Fresh Ginger Lemon Cinnamon Tea
This cozy Ginger Lemon Cinnamon Tea is a sweet, spicy, and refreshing homemade drink made with fresh ginger root, lemon, and cinnamon. It’s the perfect calming tea for cold days, boosting immunity, or winding down before bed - ready in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1.5–1.6 inches (4 cm) fresh ginger root (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 tablespoon pure maple syrup (or your favorite sweetener)
- 2 cups boiling water
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the ingredients: Rinse the fresh ginger root well and slice it thinly. Juice the lemon and set the juice aside for later.
- 2
Steep the tea: Place ginger slices into a heatproof pot or teapot. Pour in the boiling water, cover, and let steep for 10–15 minutes.
- 3
Add cinnamon and sweetener: Stir in ground cinnamon and maple syrup while the tea is still warm. Mix well.
- 4
Add lemon juice: Let the tea cool just a bit before adding the fresh lemon juice to preserve its flavor and nutrients.
- 5
Strain and serve: Strain into mugs and enjoy warm. Adjust sweetness or lemon to taste.
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