Description
A soothing, warming herbal tea made with ginger, lemon, honey, cinnamon, turmeric, and mint to provide comfort during cold and flu season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 1 inch fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 2 fresh mint leaves
- 1 lemon slice, for garnish
Instructions
- Pour the water into a small saucepan and bring it to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced ginger and cinnamon stick, then reduce the heat and let simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in the turmeric and black pepper, and simmer for 1 more minute.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the tea into a mug.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice and honey until well combined.
- Add the mint leaves and garnish with a lemon slice.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- For best flavor, add the lemon juice and honey after removing the tea from heat.
- Adjust honey to taste depending on your preferred sweetness.
- Fresh ginger gives the strongest warming flavor, but ground ginger can be used in a pinch.
- This tea is naturally caffeine free and ideal for chilly days or when feeling under the weather.