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Ginger Tea Recipe

Winter is the time to enjoy warm drinks like this Fresh Ginger Tea Recipe! A cup of homemade ginger tea is good for you especially when it’s cold.

ginger tea in two glass mugs one on a white marble board with cinnamon sticks in the tea and on the board.

A lightly sweet ginger tea is a winter delight. A warm drink not only warms your body, but also provides potential health benefits that you may not have expected. Fresh ginger root, cinnamon, and the flavors of lemon make a tea that has beneficial effects.

What’s so great about ginger tea?

Fresh ginger tea is good for you any time of day. When you have sore throats, fevers, and an upset stomach, this loose leaf tea is the way to go. The health benefits of ginger tea help with all the symptoms of a cold. In winter, a hot ginger drink can help fight colds and flus with its antioxidants.

To make this ginger tea, you’ll need organic ginger: a time-honored herb. People use it everywhere, from fighting morning sickness to preventing motion sickness.

It has a long history of use, and is quite effective! Ginger is perfect to use in loose leaf teas, especially homemade ones. The lightly spicy flavor it brings activates your senses to relax and enjoy the warm drink.

Key Ingredients

ginger tea ingredients ginger, cinnamon, lemon, honey, and water.

Fresh ginger starts this herbal tea with benefits that protect brain function, reducing the chances of Alzheimer’s disease. I recommend fresh ginger rather than dried ginger.

Water: Spring water is better than tap water in many cases.

A cinnamon stick adds a warm and comforting flavor to this spicy tea. It has antioxidant properties. Cloves and star anise are great substitutions for cinnamon if you prefer a different culinary spice.

Slice of lemon and fresh lemon juice add a great flavor to this drink. They also help your immune system and fight oxidative stress. (You can use a slice of orange and orange juice instead if you’d like)

Honey is my favorite sweetener. It adds antioxidants in the best way. You can use maple syrup if you prefer.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

How to make Ginger Tea

Step 1: Slice

Place sliced ginger, cinnamon stick, lemon slice, and water in a saucepan over high heat.

sliced ginger on a wooden board.

Step 2: Simmer

Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

ginger tea in a pot on a wooden board with honey in a glass jar with a spoon on the side.

Step 3: Make it sweet

Remove the pot from the heat and add lemon juice and honey. 

Step 4: Strain

Strain the mixture into a teapot, or directly into a cup.

Step 5: Serve

Serve hot with a lemon round and additional honey or maple syrup, to taste.

ginger tea in a glass mug with lemon and cinnamon in the tea with honey on a spoon being poured into the tea.

Expert Tips

  • Simmer the ingredients to extract flavors gently; boiling may result in a bitter taste.
  • Adjust honey quantity according to your taste preference; some may prefer a less sweet cup of tea.
  • Experiment with maple syrup or agave nectar as alternative sweeteners for a unique taste.
  • Feel free to add a touch of fresh turmeric or some turmeric root for flavor and color.

Recipe FAQs

When to drink ginger tea?

It’s a good idea to have this tea with ginger first thing in the morning for its benefits supporting the digestive system. I would recommend drinking it 2-3 times a day, or whenever you’d like! Here is another great ginger recipe.

Can I Reheat Leftover Tea?

Reheat gently to preserve flavors; note that the taste may evolve upon reheating.

Can you drink ginger tea when pregnant?

Yes, pregnant women can drink hot ginger tea. Drinking ginger root tea is an easy method to help with morning sickness, fighting that nausea and aiding healthy digestion. You can find a full article on this topic.

hot water being poured into a glass mug with ginger tea in it with a lemon slice and cinnamon stick floating in the tea on a white board with a cinnamon stick.

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glass mugs filled with ginger tea with more flavor additions floating in the tea a lemon slice and cinnamon sticks.

Ginger Tea Recipe

Winter is the time to enjoy warm drinks like this Fresh Ginger Tea Recipe!
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Allergy: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Sugar Free, Vegetarian
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings1
Calories: 39kcal
Author: Marina Rizhkov

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 inch fresh ginger, unpeeled, sliced thinly
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 1 slice lemon
  • ½ Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup, to taste

Instructions

  • Place sliced ginger, cinnamon stick, lemon slice, and water in a saucepan over high heat.
    1 inch fresh ginger,, 1 cup water, 1 stick cinnamon, 1 slice lemon
    tea brewing in a pot on a wooden board with lemon cinnamon water and ginger slices in the pot.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
    ginger tea in a pot on a wooden board with honey in a glass jar with a spoon on the side.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and add lemon juice and honey. 
    ½ Tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey
  • Strain the mixture into a teapot, or directly into a cup.
    hot water being poured into a glass mug with ginger tea in it with a lemon slice and cinnamon stick floating in the tea on a white board with a cinnamon stick.
  • Serve hot with a lemon round and additional honey or maple syrup, to taste.

Notes

  • Add honey to taste
  • Ground cinnamon can be used instead of the cinnamon stick. 

Nutrition

Calories: 39kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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