Description
This Lemon Cinnamon Ginger Tea is a soothing, immune-boosting, anti-inflammatory tonic made with citrus fruits, warming spices, and fresh ginger. It’s perfect for cold and flu season, offering comforting flavor and health benefits in every cup.
Ingredients
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 4–5 cardamom pods, crushed
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 teaspoon peppercorn
- 6 cups water
- Your choice of sweetener (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Let the mixture simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the citrus slices have softened.
- Strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve to remove the solids.
- Serve warm, sweetened to taste with your preferred sweetener.
Notes
- Adjust simmer time depending on how strong you prefer the flavor.
- Customize the recipe by increasing or reducing the amount of ginger, citrus, or spices.
- You can reuse the ingredients by adding another 6 cups of water and simmering again for a second batch.
- Great to sip warm throughout the day during cold and flu season.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 11
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 6 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
