Honey Ginger Lemon Tea
A soothing mug of fresh ginger simmered in water, then sweetened with honey and brightened with lemon. A caffeine-free warm-up for chilly autumn evenings.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Serves
- 2
Slice the ginger thinly rather than chopping it so it gives up more flavor in less time. For a stronger tea, simmer for 25 minutes. Add the lemon juice and honey off the heat so they keep their bright flavor.
Method
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Bring the water and ginger to a boil in a small saucepan, then reduce the heat to low.
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Cover and simmer gently for , until the water is pale golden and spicy-smelling.
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Strain the tea into two mugs, discarding the ginger.
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Stir in the honey, lemon juice and turmeric until the honey dissolves.
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Taste and add more honey if you like, then float a lemon slice in each mug and serve hot.
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