Description
A soothing and vibrant tea made with fresh lemon, orange, and ginger, perfect for warming up on cold mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large lemon, sliced
- 1 large orange, sliced
- 1 piece fresh ginger (about 1–2 teaspoons chopped)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 710 ml hot water (about 3 cups)
- Optional: cinnamon stick, fresh mint leaves, pinch of turmeric, slice of apple or pear, dash of black pepper
Instructions
- Gather your equipment: a large glass jar, heatproof bowl, or small teapot that holds at least 3 cups.
- Wash the lemon and orange under cool water. Slice into thin rounds.
- Squeeze the lemon and orange slices over the jar to release juice, then add them.
- Peel and chop/grate the ginger, then add it to the jar.
- Add the honey to the jar.
- Heat your water to boil, remove from heat, and pour over the citrus and ginger.
- Stir the mixture for 15-20 seconds.
- Let steep for at least 5-10 minutes, longer for a stronger flavor.
- Strain if desired, adjust sweetness, and enjoy in a favorite mug.
Notes
For a stronger flavor, allow the tea to steep for longer. Experiment with different fruits and spices to customize.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lemon tea, ginger tea, hot beverage, cozy drink, vitamin C