Cinnamon Ginger Tea Recipe with Lemon and Honey

This Cinnamon Ginger Tea Recipe with Lemon and Honey is a delicious and aromatic tea that is the perfect way to soothe a sore throat, calm an upset stomach, or enjoy as a comforting drink on a chilly winter evening. The combination of ginger, cinnamon, lemon, and honey makes for a delightful flavor - and it is ready in only 15 minutes! This tea is delicious both hot and cold!

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My husband developed this herbal tea recipe when I had the flu many years ago. He whipped up this delicious tea, and a few hours later, I felt almost 100%. Ever since, any time anyone is down with a cold or just not feeling their best, I make up a big batch of this soothing tea, and they feel instantly better.

Making this tea is easy and fast – perfect for any time you need an energy boost! Plus, it's perfect any time of the day!

Make this healthy drink in the afternoon as an energizing pick-me-up or just before bed to aid digestion and sleep. This delicious tea is sure to become one of your favorite drinks!

For another refreshing homemade drink, be sure to try my Homemade Lemonade or my Healthy Mango Pineapple Smoothie!

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• ❤️ Why You Will Love This Ginger Cinnamon Tea Recipe
• 🍵 Ingredients
• 🍋 How To Make Cinnamon Ginger Tea
• 📖 Variations
• 💭 Expert Tips
• 🦴 Health Benefits of Ginger Tea and Honey
• 😴 What ailments does this tea help with?
• ♨️ Can you store it and reheat it?
• ❓ Recipe FAQs
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❤️ Why You Will Love This Ginger Cinnamon Tea Recipe

Here are five reasons why you will love this homemade tea:

• Delicious Flavor - The combination of fresh ingredients - ginger, cinnamon, lemon, and honey - creates a wonderfully sweet and spicy drink that is irresistible.
• Health Benefits - Not only is this recipe tasty, but it also offers many health benefits! The ingredients have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which can help boost your immune system and aid digestion, and also improve heart health.
• Easy to Make - Making this tea is easy and fast – it only takes a few minutes to prepare!
• Good Any Time of Day - Whether you're looking to replace your morning coffee, need a midday pick-me-up, or need something to relax with in the evening, this tea is always a great choice!
• Versatile Recipe - With its array of flavors and health benefits, this tea makes a great base recipe that you can tweak depending on your favorite flavors!

🍵 Ingredients

Only a handful of primary ingredients are needed to prepare this delicious and nutritious homemade tea, and you can easily find everything you need at your local grocery stores.

• Fresh ginger, chopped. I used fresh ginger that I peeled and grated.
• Cinnamon. I used cinnamon sticks. I have used ground cinnamon, but it doesn't mix in very well and floats on top.
• Fresh lemon. Lemon adds so much flavor to this tea, make sure to add the whole lemon after the juice is squeezed out
• Honey. I used raw organic honey, but you could use the sweetener of your choice.
• Mint. Mint adds another depth of flavor to this tea.

See the printable recipe card for exact measurements and a full list of ingredients.

🍋 How To Make Cinnamon Ginger Tea

First, wash your ginger and lemon under clean water. Cut off the outside skin of the ginger root carefully with a knife. Grate the ginger using a cheese grater. You want about ¼ cup of ginger.

In a large saucepan (it needs to hold 8 cups of liquid), add 2 cups of water and the grated ginger. Turn it up to high heat and let it come to a boil. Meanwhile, add 6 cups of water to a kettle and boil it. I do this because I don't like to add cold water to an already hot mixture. After the mixture comes to a boil, reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.

Juice the 2 lemons; don't worry about the seeds, they will be strained out later. Add the lemon juice to the pot as well as the lemon halves. Pour the 6 cups of hot water from the kettle into the pot on the stove. Stir well.

Add two cinnamon sticks to the mixture, as well as ½ cup of dried mint leaves. Next, add 3 tablespoons of honey.

Turn down the heat so it will boil lightly - boil for 5 minutes.

Turn the heat off. Stir. Let sit an additional 5 minutes.

Stir the tea again, then pour tea into a teapot or mug through a fine-mesh strainer to catch all of the ginger and lemon. Serve with an extra touch of honey and a slice of lemon, if desired.

Enjoy.

📖 Variations

Want to try a different variation of this tea? Here are a couple of ones to try:

• Plain ginger tea. Not a fan of lemon and would like a stronger ginger taste? Simply leave out the lemons. 
• Lemon ginger garlic tea. Want an extra boost of immunity? Grate 3 cloves of garlic and add it in with the ginger.
• Turmeric ginger cinnamon tea. Add a ½-inch piece of fresh turmeric root, or ½ teaspoon of ground turmeric.

💭 Expert Tips

• If you have never cooked with ginger before, or are not used to the taste, you might want to start with ⅛ cup of ginger until you are used to it. It has a pretty distinctive taste.
• Use your favorite sweetener instead of honey. Try it with cane sugar, coconut sugar, or even maple syrup.
• If feeling under the weather, drink tea three to four times a day for as long as symptoms last.

🦴 Health Benefits of Ginger Tea and Honey

This tea has numerous health benefits and is a great natural remedy for those seeking a healthier lifestyle. Read on to learn the benefits of each ingredient:

• Ginger. Ginger is one of the healthiest spices on the entire planet, and has anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. It has been used for centuries to aid with digestion, reduce nausea, and help fight the flu and the common cold. It can be used to help with morning sickness or nausea, as well as helps to reduce joint pain and chronic inflammation, lower blood sugar levels and improve various heart disease risk factors in people with type 2 diabetes. It may also lower cholesterol levels, and has been used as a traditional remedy to ease menstrual cramps in women. Ginger also fights against viruses and bacteria to stop us from getting infections.
• Fresh lemon. Lemons are high in heart-healthy vitamin C, soluble fiber, and plant compounds that give them several health benefits. They reduce your risk of heart disease, anemia, kidney stones, digestive issues, and cancer. Additionally, lemon can help you lose weight as it reduces insulin resistance, helping to reduce the amount of fat stored in your body.
• Honey. To get all the health benefits, you should choose raw honey. Most of the health benefits of honey are from its antioxidants and enzymes. Note: Children under 1 should not eat raw honey.
• Mint. Mint makes a delicious and healthy addition to this tea. It contains fair amounts of several nutrients and is a good source of vitamin A and antioxidants. Mint’s health benefits range from improving brain function and digestive symptoms to relieving breastfeeding pain, cold symptoms, and even bad breath.
• Cinnamon. Cinnamon is a favorite spice that has been used around the world for centuries. It has many health benefits as well, including anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties, and contains antioxidants with anti-inflammatory effects. Also, it has prebiotic properties that may improve gut health and reduces digestive discomfort. Also, it is known to reduce blood pressure and blood sugar and reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes.

😴 What ailments does this tea help with?

• Relieves Sore Throat - The anti-inflammatory properties of ginger and lemon can soothe a sore throat, while honey provides a natural coating to help relieve discomfort.
• Calms Upset Stomach - Ginger is known for its ability to settle an upset stomach, making this Lemon Ginger Tea perfect for when you’re feeling uneasy.
• Immune System Boost - The combination of ginger, cinnamon, lemon, and honey has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which help to boost the immune system.
• Improves Digestion - Ginger is known for its ability to aid in digestion, making this tea a great choice after meals.
• Reduces Stress - Drinking a cup of this tea can help you relax and reduce stress levels throughout the day.
• Pain Relief - Ginger's natural anti-inflammatory properties can help with muscle aches and pains, as well as headaches.
• Improves Sleep - Having a cup before bed helps to ease into restful sleep.

♨️ Can you store it and reheat it?

Yes, of course! First, strain the tea into a container with a lid. Next, let it cool to room temperature. However, do not leave at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Finally, cover and place it into the fridge. It will keep in the fridge for about 4 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

To reheat from the fridge, stir the tea, pour the amount you want into a saucepan, and reheat over low heat until hot.

To reheat from frozen, place in the fridge overnight to defrost, then reheat as above.

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