Feeling a little under the weather? Or are you searching for a warm, soothing tea to boost your immune system and help fight a cold? Look no further! This Organic Lemon Ginger Honey Immunity Tea is so soothing and immune boosting.
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Have you noticed most cold medications have lemon and honey in them? There are natural components in each ingredient that help fight cold symptoms. Why not combine these ingredients for the ultimate comforting tea to sip on through a cold and soothe those symptoms? Also, make the immunity shots even more
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Why you will love this recipe
- Easy to Make: Just a handful of ingredients and 10 minutes are all you need.
- All-Natural: No artificial flavors or additives.
- Customizable: Adjust the ingredients to suit your taste and dietary preferences.
Ingredients
- Organic Lemons- Help with immune system support with Vitamin C and antioxidants.
- Organic Ginger- Has Antimicrobial Properties that help fight and kill bacteria.
- Raw Honey- Look for local raw honey in your area for the best results. Raw Honey has an abundant list of health benefits such as antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. Honey is often used to treat sore throats and coughs. Hence why, many grocery stores' cold and flu medications include honey.
*Organic ingredients are optional but highly recommended.
See the recipe card for quantities.
Equipment Recommendation
- A good blender- You want something strong that will produce a even and smooth texture. I have had great results using this Ninja Blender its effective without breaking the bank.
- Cutting board- I like using either a wood or a composite cutting board. Try to avoid plastic cutting boards you don't want plastic particles in your food.
- Sharp knife- A sharp knife is worth more than gold in a kitchen.
- Glass storage jar- Glass will hold the concentrate more stable and fresh rather than plastic.
Instructions
- Step 1: Peel lemon and ginger
- Using a sharp knife, cut off the skin of the lemon, making sure not to cut too much of the lemon, just the skin. This will make it easier for your blender to get an even consistency. Then, using the tip of a spoon, scratch off the skin of the ginger root. If you prefer, you can also cut off the skin using a paring knife. Next, add the ginger, lemon, and honey into a blender.
- Step 2: Blend
- Turn on the blender at high speed until all the ingredients are processed and smooth. Feel free to do a taste test at this point and adjust to your preference if you want more of a kick, add more ginger if you need a little more sweetness, add in some more honey.
- Step 3: Store your tea concentrate
- Prepare a glass jar by either sterilizing or washing it with soap in hot water, making sure it's clean and won't promote rotting. Pour in your blended lemon, ginger, honey concentrate and cover with a lid, and store in the refrigerator.
- Step 4: Brew some tea
- When you are ready to enjoy some soothing tea. Boil water into a 6 oz tea cup and let it slightly cool then add about 3-4 tablespoon of the concentrate, give the tea about 5 minutes to brew, and then enjoy the soothing benefits.
Substitutions and Variations
Sweetener-Free: Skip the honey if you prefer an unsweetened tea or don't want added sugars.
Plant-Based Sweetener: Use agave instead of honey for a vegan option.
Add a Kick: Include a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy twist.
Herbal Touch: Add a few fresh mint leaves for a refreshing note.
Storage Tips
The lemon juice in this Lemon ginger tea concentrate acts as a natural preservative. I have kept it in the fridge for more than a week and it did not spoil.
If you would like to store it for a longer period then pour the concentrate into an ice mold and freeze it until the lemon ginger is solid then store it in a freezer zip bag until ready to use. Then just pop one or two cubes into boiling water and enjoy just as the fresh one.
Top Tip
For maximum flavor and health benefits, use fresh, high-quality ingredients. Organic ginger and lemons are ideal to ensure youβre not consuming any unwanted pesticides or chemicals.
FAQ
Yes! Use Β½ teaspoon of powdered ginger as a substitute. However, fresh ginger provides a more vibrant flavor and additional nutrients.
Absolutely! This tea is a natural, caffeine-free beverage you can enjoy daily to support your immune system and overall wellness.
Ginger lemon tea can be enjoyed any time of day just remember ginger does make you feel more alert. So, if you are sensitive to such things, I would watch if ginger will keep you awake if enjoyed too close to bedtime.
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Lemon Ginger Honey Tea
Equipment
- 1 blender
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 knife
- 16 oz glass jar
Ingredients
- 3 medium Organic lemons
- 8-10 inches Organic Ginger root
- 1.5-2 cups Raw local honey
Instructions
- Using a sharp knife, cut off the skin of the lemon, making sure not to cut too much of the lemon, just the skin. This will make it easier for your blender to get an even consistency. Then, using the tip of a spoon, scratch off the skin of the ginger root. If you prefer, you can also cut off the skin using a paring knife. Next, add the ginger, lemon, and honey into a blender.
- Turn on the blender at high speed until all the ingredients are processed and smooth. Feel free to do a taste test at this point and adjust to your preference if you want more of a kick, add more ginger if you need a little more sweetness, add in some more honey.
- Prepare a glass jar by either sterilizing or washing it with soap in hot water, making sure it's clean and won't promote rotting. Pour in your blended lemon, ginger, honey concentrate and cover with a lid, and store in the refrigerator.
- When you are ready to enjoy some soothing tea. Boil water into a 6 oz tea cup, let slightly cool and add about 3-4 tablespoon of the concentrate, give the tea about 5 minutes to brew, and then enjoy the soothing benefits.
Lilly says
Hi Julie! Thanks for sharing this simple recipe. This drink - made from scratch is so much better than anything like it thatβs store bought! Wanted to ask you, since it has honey, do you use warm water vs. boiling hot? Thanks!
JULIE'S APRON says
I agree! Homemade> Storebought. Yes, it is better not to have boiling water since it can kill off the beneficial enzymes and nutrients in raw honey, reducing its nutritional value and potentially impacting its health benefits.
Alina says
I just need to buy some ginger and then will try this recipe, thank you!