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Ginger Honey Tea

Fresh ginger simmered for a few minutes, then honey and lemon off the heat.

Submitted by Chris AdelUpdated on October 2, 2026

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

8 mins

Total Time

13 mins

Servings

1

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Benefits

• The ginger is the heat. Honey softens it after the simmer.
• A short simmer pulls flavor out without a long steep.
• Lemon at the end keeps the cup bright instead of flat.

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 1 serving

• 1 cup water
• 4 thin slices fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. Put the water and ginger in a small saucepan.
2. Bring it to a simmer and keep it there for 6 minutes. The water should take on the ginger smell.
3. Strain it into a mug. Stir in the honey away from the burner so it does not cook.
4. Add the lemon juice last and drink it while it is still hot.

Tips

• Slice the ginger thin so six minutes is enough.
• Strain before the honey. Honey in the pan cooks and tastes dull.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Figures are estimates for the amounts written above.

98 home cooks made it

Reviews

• Priya N.

  ★★★★★★★★★★

  Six minutes was the right simmer. Longer and the ginger turned harsh.

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