Zesty Lemon Ginger Wellness Tea (Iced)
Make this invigorating lemon ginger herbal tea chilled for a refreshing, zesty beverage that supports wellness during hot weather.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop/Chilling
- Cuisine: Modern American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup fresh ginger, sliced thinly (no need to peel)
- 4 bags lemon herbal tea
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- Optional: 1 lemon, thinly sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the water and sliced ginger in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 15 minutes to extract the ginger flavor. This creates a strong ginger tea base.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the lemon herbal tea bags to the hot liquid. Let the tea steep for 5 minutes.
- Remove and discard the tea bags and the ginger slices.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice and the honey or maple syrup until dissolved.
- Allow the tea mixture to cool to room temperature.
- Transfer the tea to a pitcher. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until very cold.
- Serve the healthy drinks over ice. Garnish each glass with a fresh lemon slice if desired.
Notes
- For an extra spicy bite, increase the fresh ginger to 3/4 cup.
- If you prefer a stronger lemon tea flavor, add the zest of one lemon during the simmering step.
- This recipe makes a great base for a refreshing beverage; adjust sweetness based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg