Ginger Lemon Tea

TeaEasyPrep 5 minCook 10 minServes 2

Traditional preparation. This is not medical advice and nothing here promises a cure. Fresh ginger and lemon steeped in hot water make a warming, fragrant cup traditionally enjoyed on cold days.

Traditional preparation. This is not medical advice and nothing here promises a cure.

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 tbsp fresh ginger, thinly sliced
1 lemon, half juiced and half sliced
2 tsp honey, to taste (optional)

Steps

Bring the water to a gentle boil in a small saucepan.
Add the sliced ginger, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove from the heat, stir in the lemon juice and let it sit for 2 minutes.
Strain into two mugs, add the lemon slices and sweeten with honey if you like.

Serve with: a drizzle of honey and a slice of toast.

For a stronger ginger flavor, crush the slices lightly with the back of a spoon before simmering.

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