This step-by-step guide on how to make fresh lemon ginger tea is quick and easy plus, this tea is delicious and good for you! Drink it to boost your immune system, to help digestion or simply to relax at the end of the day.
I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, winter and I, we’re not a good match. In fact, I think we’re enemies.
Every year, once the weather starts getting cooler, I start getting sick. I’m allergic to a lot of medicines too so I resort to DIY home remedies and I’ve gone through a lot over the years.
I’ve shared one of my favourites – Turmeric Golden Milk – a while back and if you haven’t tried it yet I strongly encourage you to. It’s delicious and it’s packed with lots of exceptionally healthy stuff.
Another favourite is fresh lemon ginger tea. I used to buy the ready-made ones but they’re not potent enough for me (and some brands taste like cardboard TBH). So I made my own. And it’s delicious!
Just the perfect spice, tang and sweetness to soothe even your worst throat itch. I like it so much I drink it even when I’m not sick. I’m sure you’ll love it too. Ready to see how to make fresh lemon ginger tea?
Step 1 – prep your ginger
Buy good quality ginger. And I mean try to stay away from the old, fibrous ones. Fresh ones are the best.
You don’t really need to go organic and in fact I’ve found that organic ginger tastes a little bland (or is that just me?). In any case, fresh is better.
Peel and dice. I’m not really a peel and dice kind of girl but this I can do. I use a spoon to scrape off the skin from the ginger and by dice I just mean chop it into the smallest pieces that you can.
It doesn’t have to be perfect. And in fact if you end up with big-ish pieces no worries, it just means you’ll need to steep your tea longer.
Put your ginger in a french press
or a teapot
and steep for at least 20 minutes. The longer you steep, the stronger the ginger kick.
Step 2 – juice your lemon
In the meantime, take a lemon and squeeze the living daylights out of it. I don’t use a fancy juicer, just a wooden reamer
and it works just fine. Set that aside.
Step 3 – make your tea
Pour your ginger tea into a cup, put fresh lemon juice, some honey, stir and enjoy. That’s it! It’s the easiest thing in the world, isn’t it? But I promise this tea is soothing and calming and tastes really good.
Cheers!
How to Make Fresh Lemon Ginger Tea
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp finely diced ginger
- 34 oz hot water
- 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice (or more, to taste)
- Honey, to taste
Instructions
- Put 4 tablespoons ginger in a teapot with 34 ounces hot water. Steep for 20 minutes.
- Strain into 2 10-oz cups (see note). Put 2 tablespoons lemon juice in each cup and sweeten with honey. Stir and enjoy!
Video
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information are estimates only.
Happy tea steeping!
Did you make fresh lemon ginger tea? How’d you like it? I’d love to hear all about it in the comments section below.
Fresh lemon ginger tea would go really well with these:
Bernarda
This is become our new favorite tea. We make a pot almost everynight it is so delicious. Thanks for the simple recipe!
Jolina
You’re most welcome Bernarda! This has saved us from the sniffles quite a few times during the winter. And yum we drink it whole year round to be honest with you 🙂
Dee
This is so delicious and helps keep our sniffles at bay. We make it with little bit more ginger.
Harrison
One of my favorite things winter or not. I like your photographs too.
Shari
Your fresh lemon ginger tea has been a staple at our house. We love it so much we drink it even when noone is ill. And it tastes much much better than the tea bags. Thanks for the recipe!
Jolina
I’m so happy to hear that Shari! Fresh is wayyyy better than the tea bag version 🙂 Hope winter is not too bad where you are!
Elise
My grandmother used to make us something very similar. I love your recipe, the hubby wants his with a little extra zing. It works wonders.
Moira
My hubby was feeling under the weather for a few days and we tried everything. We make your lemon tea and he already feels better. Amazing what home remedies can do. Thank you!
Jenny
I made some of this yesterday and it tastes so good. I added more ginger, I liked the spice. I think some of colds are going away as well. Thank you!
Aarika
I love ginger lemon tea. It’s so easy and healthy! Ginger tea is a staple in our household. Great post!
Kim Lee
I love this idea, especially for when I’m feeling under the weather!
Jennifer Corter
Mmm! This sounds pretty good right about now with it being freezing outside!
Marie Green
Sipping on some ginger tea right now :). Love how it aids digestion after a meal. Adding lemon is a great idea for flavor and a boost of vitamin C. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Gennifer Rose
I have fresh lemons and ginger root in my kitchen. Totally going to make this tomorrow morning!
Christine Anne
I love fresh ginger tea! It’s part of my morning routine and makes me feel energized. 🙂 I also love it minus lemons for stomach aches.