Homemade Lemon Ginger Tea (2024)

Packed with natural healing power, this real lemon-ginger tea transforms 2 simple ingredients into a delicious health-supportive drink. This wholesome recipe is more potent than store-bought tea bags, tastes better, and costs less.

Looking for more immune-supporting recipes? Try my Homemade Elderberry Syrup, and my Homemade Cough Syrup. and for some fun, check out my Apple Cider Immunity Sparkler for a delicious co*cktail or mocktail.

In the world of herbal tea, Lemon Ginger Tea stands out for its dynamic duo – organic ginger root and organic lemon peel. These ingredients, known for their health benefits, create a harmonious blend that supports your immune system in a refreshing and energizing tea full of nourishing health benefits and a satisfyingly spicy flavor. Better and much more potent than store-bought tea bags this natural recipe is straightforward and uncomplicated and a great example of how we can use food as medicine. Homemade lemon ginger tea takes no more than a few minutes of effort and produces a potent, sharp, punchy, citrusy cure for all that ails you.

Why you will love this Delicious Homemade Lemon Ginger Tea.

• Immune System Support:Big on vitamin C from fresh lemon slices and the immune-supportive properties of organic ginger root, this tea is your go-to elixir for fortifying your body's defenses.
• Soothing Sip for Sore Throats and an Upset Stomach:The anti-nausea effect of ginger and the comforting touch of lemon juice make this tea a natural remedy for sore throats and an upset stomach. A warm cup is your ticket to relief.
• Organic Goodness in Every Sip:Ditch the pre-packaged tea bags with questionable ingredients and dull flavors. This natural organic remedy uses only real lemon and fresh ginger root fora natural lemon flavorand zesty ginger punch. You'll be feeling the healing as soon as you take a sip.

Let's get Brewing!

Ingredients

• Lemon – I prefer using organic lemon in this preparation because the peel will be in contact with heat thus releasing pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides that may be in the conventional peel.
• Fresh Ginger Root – Here is a great tip – If you purchased a ginger root that was excessivley large and you think, what am I going to do with all of this ginger?!? Simply pop it in the freezer, as is, and take out and slice as needed. It will stay fresh in the freezer for up to 2 months. For this recipe I do not recommend any replacement to fresh ginger. Ground ginger will not work here.
• Water

Detailed measurements and ingredients can be found within the recipe card at the end of this post.

How to Make Lemon Ginger Tea from Scratch

Once you learn how easy lemon ginger tea is to make you will never go back to tea bags!

1. Boil and Simmer:Essentially you are making what is reffered to as a “decoction” – which is the process of extracting the essence of something. In boiling the ginger and lemon in water for several minutes (at least 10 minutes is my preference) you are extracting the medicinal properties of both the ginger and the lemon peel and infusing the water with flavor and health properties.
2. Strain and Savor:Strain the concoction into a mug, adding honey to taste and extra lemon juice if desired.

Ginger Tea Variations:

Optional Add-ins: Adjusting FlavorEnhance your tea experience with optional add-ins that allow you to customize the flavor according to your preferences. Here are a few of my favorites:

• Fresh Mint Leaves
• 1 tsp Ground Turmeric or 1 tbsp Sliced Fresh Turmeric
• 1 cinnamon stick for an earthy warming kick
• Add a tsp of jasmine green tea for a real treat!

Expert Tip

​The longer you steep the tea, the more potent the flavor. For a milder taste, reduce the amount of ginger and steep for only 3 minutes.

Can you purchase lemon ginger tea bags? Yes, of course. But there is no comparison in flavor.

The punchy spicy ginger in this tea is proof positive that this tea is worlds beyond a ginger tea bag and is the best way to use up extra ginger!=

Storage and Reheating Instructions

• STORAGE – Tea can be brewed and stored in the fridge for 5 days.
• REHEATING – Reheat over the stove in a medium pot. Alternatively, serve as an iced drink

What to Serve with Ginger Tea

Nothing beats a warming mug of ginger tea to start your day! I recommend sipping while enjoying a gluten-free zesty orange muffin or a blueberry thyme scone. If you are working on improving gut health try adding ginger tea to your breakfast with kimchi egg muffins.

In the evening this is the perfect wind-down beverage that will support digestion, try a mug after a nourishing dinner of Green Curry Salmon.

FAQ

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