Description

Brewing a perfect cup of Lemon Ginger Tea involves an understanding of extraction and temperature control, combining the heat of ginger with the brightness of lemon.

Ingredients

Scale

1 piece Fresh Ginger Root (3-inch)
1 large Fresh Lemon (or 2 small)
4 cups Filtered Water
1–2 tablespoons Raw Honey
1 piece Cinnamon Stick (optional)

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Instructions

Wash the ginger root thoroughly and slice it into very thin rounds or grate it
Bring four cups of filtered water to a rolling boil in a non-reactive saucepa
Add the prepared ginger to the boiling water and reduce the heat to a low simmer for 10 to 12 minutes
Juice the lemon into a glass, reserve the spent lemon halves, and after simmering, drop them into the pot for 2 minutes
Strain the liquid into a teapot or large glass jar, then stir in the fresh lemon juice
Cool slightly before stirring in the honey and serve immediately

Notes

Use a lid during the simmering to retain volatile oils.

Avoid boiling the lemon juice to maintain the Vitamin C.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Category: Beverage
Method: Infusion
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 25 kcal
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 2mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0.2g
Cholesterol: 0mg