Cozy Up with Soothing Honey Ginger Tea

Try this easy recipe for Fresh Ginger Tea for a soothing hot drink. It’s spicy, citrusy, a little sweet, and very comforting. Perfect for when you need a cozy pick-me-up or want to relax with something warm!

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Are you a ginger lover? I am. I love the kick of flavor it adds. 

I use ginger in all kinds of recipes, from triple ginger cookies and gingerbread cake to lemon ginger sponge cake. And when my stomach feels a little off, ginger is one of my go-to ingredients.

This fresh ginger honey tea will warm you right up on cold days and takes just three ingredients. Sometimes, I add a slice of lemon or mint leaves, too.

If you are craving another warm drink, try my homemade vanilla latte when you want something creamy instead of tea.

Recipe Ingredients

Fresh ginger is steeped in hot water to create the base for this tea. It gives the tea a stronger, more intense flavor than powdered ginger.

Honey sweetens the tea and offsets the ginger with a sweet, slightly floral flavor. If you’re vegan, you can use agave nectar or maple syrup to sweeten the tea instead.

Cinnamon, turmeric, mint, orange, or lemon are all great options for adding another dimension of flavor to your honey ginger tea. Make sure to use just one!

How To Make Fresh Honey Ginger Tea

Step 1. Slice ginger and lemon into thin slices. Freeze any leftover ginger for future use.

Step 2. Place one cup of water in a pot and turn on medium-high heat. Once the water is heated, add the ginger slices.

If adding additional flavorings, add a cinnamon stick, turmeric, or mint to the pot as well (only add one of these flavorings).

Step 3. Bring to a boil, stir the pot, then turn off the heat and allow to steep for 4-5 minutes. Then, pour the tea into a mug or mason jar, using a strainer to remove the ginger.

Step 4. Add honey to taste and stir to incorporate it with the tea.

Step 5. Add a slice of lemon or orange, if desired, and enjoy!

What To Pair with Honey Ginger Tea

Tea isn’t complete without a freshly-baked goodie! Here are some ideas for what to serve alongside:

• Homemade biscuits or orange tea biscuits (especially if you add orange slices) go great with this tea.
• Scones are classic to serve with tea! Try cranberry orange scones, Earl Grey scones, or blueberry scones with lemon glaze.
• A shortbread cookie is slightly sweeter, but great with this ginger tea. Try lemon shortbread cookies, chai shortbread, or rose shortbread.
• Cinnamon Madeleines make the perfect teatime treat.
• This fresh ginger honey tea is especially good with something simple on the side, like a slice of my easy lemon Bundt cake with fresh lemon glaze.

Recipe

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