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    How to Make Fresh Lemon Ginger Tea

    by Jolina | Published: February 13, 2017 | Last Updated: November 16, 2021 | 70 Comments
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    How to Make Fresh Lemon Ginger Tea
    How to Make Fresh Lemon Ginger Tea
    Fresh Lemon Ginger Tea

    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.

    (Love homemade tea? Try sage tea and this best chai tea. Both are soothing and easy to make.)

    How to Make Fresh Lemon Ginger Tea
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    Step 1 – prep your ginger
    Step 2 – juice your lemon
    Step 3 – make your tea
    How to Make Fresh Lemon Ginger Tea

    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

    How to Make Fresh Lemon Ginger Tea

    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

    How to Make Fresh Lemon Ginger Tea

    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

    How to Make Fresh Lemon Ginger 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.

    And if you like this, you’ll probably enjoy this orange peel tea as well.

    Cheers!

    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:

    • Cheesy Ensaymada Bread
    • Meyer Lemon Bars
    • Lemon Ricotta Muffins
    • Classic Buttermilk Scones
    How to Make Fresh Lemon Ginger Tea

    How to Make Fresh Lemon Ginger Tea

    Author: Jolina
    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!
    5 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Drinks
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 4
    Calories 8 kcal

    Equipment

    • Wooden Reamer
    • Measuring Spoons

    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!

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    Notes

    Once you pour your first two cups, you can add more hot water into your teapot and allow your ginger to continue steeping. It’s good for another 2-3 cups.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 8kcalCarbohydrates: 2gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 44mgVitamin C: 6.2mgCalcium: 7mg

    Nutritional information are estimates only.

    Tried this recipe? Leave a star rating today!Also tag @iamtheunlikelybaker I’d love to see your creations.

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    Comments

    1. Marian Mitchell

      February 14, 2017 at 11:26 am

      So easy and so great for digestion. Perfect to drink after meals, especially at night!

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    2. Candy

      February 14, 2017 at 10:57 am

      I am a tea drinker and this sound delicious. Now to go get everything I need to make this delicious looking tea.

      Reply
    3. Nellwyn

      February 14, 2017 at 8:23 am

      I love lemon ginger tea in the wintertime! I make a really similar recipe as well and I really find it helps stave off a cold

      Reply
    4. Sandra Shaffer

      February 13, 2017 at 11:44 pm

      A cup of lemon ginger tea sounds wonderful right now. Boy what a difference in taste when you use fresh herbs. This makes me want to grow my own ginger so I have have it all the time!

      Reply
      • Jolina

        February 14, 2017 at 6:09 pm

        It’s really very different from the ones you buy at the store – in a great way!

        Reply
    5. Jacqueline

      February 13, 2017 at 8:53 pm

      5 stars
      I always have this when I have a really bad sore throat. It’s seriously so good!

      Reply
      • Jolina

        February 13, 2017 at 10:44 pm

        Isn’t it? So good and so effective!

        Reply
    6. Elle

      February 13, 2017 at 5:04 pm

      Winter and I don’t get along either. Then again… neither do Spring and I. Freaking allergies. I’ll have to give this a try 🙂

      Reply
      • Jolina

        February 13, 2017 at 10:50 pm

        LOL me too! I almost forgot about allergies. Come to think of it, I really only get along with summer haha.

        Reply
    7. Kandja Sylla

      February 13, 2017 at 5:02 pm

      This is one perfect healthy drink for the cold weather. This is something I would drink even when I’m not sick too. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    8. Christine

      February 13, 2017 at 4:49 pm

      I just got a french press the other day and have been looking for more reasons to use it. This sounds perfect. I’ve been relaxing w/a cup of chamomile at night but I’ll give this a try.

      Reply
      • Jolina

        February 13, 2017 at 10:51 pm

        Chamomile sounds lovely too 🙂 Hope you like this tea Christine!

        Reply
    9. Robin

      February 13, 2017 at 4:44 pm

      5 stars
      This is so soothing, refreshing and most of all good relief for sore throat, cough and colds.

      Reply
      • Jolina

        February 13, 2017 at 10:53 pm

        Glad you liked it Robin!

        Reply
    10. Sophie

      February 13, 2017 at 4:41 pm

      This is such a nice simple recipe. And perfect for the winter, especially with all the bugs going round!

      Reply
      • Jolina

        February 13, 2017 at 10:55 pm

        Oh yeah absolutely! Whenever we start feeling even a little bit of colds coming, we start drinking this tea!

        Reply
    11. Katie Foley

      February 13, 2017 at 4:27 pm

      My fiancé swears by lemon ginger tea and you’re right.. Store bought isn’t usually potent enough! Definitely going to bookmark this!

      Reply
      • Jolina

        February 13, 2017 at 10:57 pm

        Thanks Katie! This is definitely a great DIY remedy 🙂

        Reply
    12. Maria

      February 13, 2017 at 3:31 pm

      we were recently on a cruise and they should have served this to all the people that were sea sick. Ginger is so good for your belly.

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      • Jolina

        February 13, 2017 at 10:58 pm

        I didn’t even know it was good for sea sickness too 🙂

        Reply
    13. Chastity

      February 13, 2017 at 1:11 pm

      This looks wonderful! Will have to make some tonight before bed and see if that helps me fall asleep.

      Reply
    14. Dawn

      February 13, 2017 at 9:06 am

      Me and winter don’t get along either. I can’t handle the cold and I bundle up in a million layers when I go outside. I love the idea of this tea using fresh ginger. Everything is natural and healthy and so good for you. I know what you mean about some bought teas tasting not so good. Thankfully, I’m feeling good right now, but I would happily sip on this! We are in for a snow storm tomorrow so I can totally see this tea happening 🙂 Stay warm, Jolina!

      Reply
      • Jolina

        February 13, 2017 at 11:05 pm

        Oh I totally get what you mean about the million layers. Then when you get indoors you’re burning up because of said layers haha. Such is winter! We had a snowstorm over the weekend, it was pretty but made for a nasty commute. Stay warm too my friend!

        Reply
    15. Valentina Chirico

      February 13, 2017 at 8:43 am

      I know it!!! It’s a miraculous cure!!!

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      • Jolina

        February 13, 2017 at 11:02 pm

        It’s amazing isn’t it? Delicious too 🙂

        Reply
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