Lemon Ginger Tea

Lemon Ginger Tea, made with just five ingredients, is next-level comfort in the beverage department. Gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, and made to order, it will warm your soul and invigorate your senses.

Lemon + ginger = a hard YES. That, plus cinnamon sticks, because why not, also a hard YES. Add in some honey, and just what are we even doing here? It’s getting deliciously ridiculous in the kitchen now, and Lemon Ginger Tea is, at this point, basically just showing off.

It is so simple yet packs a flavor punch your tastebuds will go bonkers over. Essentially, you can go comfortably into this recipe knowing it will be wonderful. How can you even go wrong with lemon and honey or ginger and cinnamon? You can’t.

I wasn’t always a tea drinker. Instead I had more of an obsession with (aka addiction to) soft drinks. But with recipes like this and Cinnamon Orange Tea, I now drink tea on the regular. I still partake in a soft drink or two every now and then. But I don’t miss it like I used to, not when I have this beverage to come home to.

Gluten-free Lemon Ginger Tea is comforting yet refreshing. Friends, I am telling you, if you’re looking at the weather report and the temps are dropping below zero, THIS is the drink to have in hand. Also, and this is a biggie, it smells wonderful. So if you’re stuck in the house then Lemon Ginger Tea is the drink to simmer on the stove.

And now you know what I’ll be doing throughout winter. If Cinnamon Orange Tea is my November-December drink, then Lemon Ginger Tea is 100% my January-February drink of choice. And if you’re in the same chilly boat, or you just really want a tantalizing tea to add to your culinary repertoire, then grab a small saucepan and let’s get started on a fresh brew of Lemon Ginger Tea!

Lemon Ginger Tea ingredients

• Lemons. I use one lemon for every four cups of tea I brew. And, yes, I stick with fresh lemon slices instead of lemon juice. Fresh is definitely best here.
• Ginger. I use fresh ginger, available in the produce section of most grocery stores, and slice off several “coins” or “rounds” (about 5-6 pieces). Getting an exact measurement can be tricky because ginger varies in shape and size, so I “eye it” and call it good. You’ll often see amounts listed in recipes as inches or coins. Rounded slices, pictured in this recipe, are the coins.
• Cinnamon sticks and honey. I typically add two cinnamon sticks for every four cups I prepare, and I add just enough honey to complement the lemon. I also add the honey to my cup just prior to drinking, rather than adding a large amount to the entire batch. This is especially relevant if you need to strain your tea before drinking it (to remove the lemon pulp) and don’t want to lose any of the sweetness.

Tips to make your own cup of Lemon Ginger Tea

• Simmer the ingredients for close to 10 minutes for a stronger flavor and closer to five minutes for a milder tea.
• This recipe calls for lots of ginger. You can always add fewer pieces if you aren’t sure you want that much in your tea. On the flip side, you can always add MORE, too!
• After simmering is complete, you can discard the lemon, ginger, and cinnamon sticks. But if there is still some pulp in the tea, then run it through a mesh strainer prior to serving.

This is a recipe you can customize several different ways, depending on your mood and what your tastebuds like!

More warm mugs of deliciousness

• Vegan Golden Milk
• Cinnamon Orange Tea
• Kiwi Apple Cider

And there you have it! A wonderful brew that will keep you warm during chilly nights and crisp mornings! Spiriteds, take care of yourselves. I’m glad you’re here. ❤️

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