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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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    1. Jamie

      January 07, 2023 at 3:15 am

      5 stars
      This fresh lemon ginger tea is absolutely delicious and very tasty! Loved it!

      Reply
      • Jolina

        January 09, 2023 at 4:52 pm

        Glad you liked it! It’s definitely the season for it 🙂

        Reply
    2. Margaret

      January 04, 2023 at 11:08 am

      5 stars
      We love this tea, we drink it all yearound!

      Reply
      • Jolina

        January 05, 2023 at 12:29 pm

        Us too! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Bernarda

      March 23, 2018 at 8:18 am

      5 stars
      This is become our new favorite tea. We make a pot almost everynight it is so delicious. Thanks for the simple recipe!

      Reply
      • Jolina

        March 26, 2018 at 9:09 pm

        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 🙂

        Reply
    4. Dee

      February 24, 2018 at 10:32 am

      This is so delicious and helps keep our sniffles at bay. We make it with little bit more ginger.

      Reply
    5. Harrison

      February 20, 2018 at 7:21 am

      One of my favorite things winter or not. I like your photographs too.

      Reply
    6. Shari

      February 14, 2018 at 12:01 am

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Jolina

        February 18, 2018 at 6:07 pm

        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!

        Reply
    7. Elise

      February 07, 2018 at 8:33 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
    8. Moira

      January 22, 2018 at 12:39 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
    9. Jenny

      January 10, 2018 at 9:13 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
    10. Aarika

      February 20, 2017 at 1:44 pm

      I love ginger lemon tea. It’s so easy and healthy! Ginger tea is a staple in our household. Great post!

      Reply
    11. Kim Lee

      February 18, 2017 at 10:27 am

      I love this idea, especially for when I’m feeling under the weather!

      Reply
    12. Jennifer Corter

      February 17, 2017 at 5:05 pm

      Mmm! This sounds pretty good right about now with it being freezing outside!

      Reply
    13. Marie Green

      February 16, 2017 at 7:19 am

      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!

      Reply
    14. Gennifer Rose

      February 15, 2017 at 8:45 pm

      I have fresh lemons and ginger root in my kitchen. Totally going to make this tomorrow morning!

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    15. Christine Anne

      February 15, 2017 at 1:37 pm

      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.

      Reply
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