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Some days I just want a mug of something bright, spicy and sweet, and my homemade ginger lemon honey tea is it.
I keep a jar of this in the fridge and scoop it into hot water whenever I want a mug. It takes a few minutes to make and tastes like a spicy lemon drop.
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Why I Love Ginger Lemon Honey Tea
It tastes amazing, and it’s the first thing I reach for when I want something warm. Here’s what I love about it:
- It’s sweet, tangy and a little spicy, like a lemon drop in a mug.
- Layer a jar in just a few minutes, then a warm mug is ready whenever you are.
- Just three whole-food ingredients you can find at any grocery store.
- A reader favorite: “I drink at least 2 cups of this every single day. It replaced my coffee and it’s refreshing. I also like it cold.” (Judith W.)
Ingredients You’ll Need
You only need three ingredients to make this Ginger Lemon Honey Tea. I like to batch it out into a large mason jar and store in the fridge until needed.
- Fresh lemons: Fresh lemon juice is high in vitamin C and adds a bright, tangy flavor. Use organic lemons or really scrub the peel to remove any pesticide or wax residue. You can create fresh lemon juice by squeezing by hand or using a juicer.
- Fresh ginger root: Ginger is anti-inflammatory, and it brings a warm, spicy kick. Found in the produce section. You’ll want to wash it well and cut into thin ginger slices. If you can’t find it, try using herbal ginger tea from a box.
- Raw honey: Raw local honey adds natural sweetness and balances the tartness of the lemon and ginger. Use raw local honey or Manuka honey for the best results. Infants under one year of age should avoid honey as it can cause botulism.
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How to Make Ginger Lemon Honey Tea
This ginger, lemon and honey tea is ideally made in a large batch to have all season long. It’s ready in just a few minutes. You can make it fresh with hot water, slice of lemon, ginger, and honey, or you can make it in bulk like I do. Here’s my preferred method:
- Cut lemons and fresh ginger root into thin slices.
- Alternate layering into an airtight jar (ex: mason jar).
- Slowly, pour honey over the lemon slices and fresh ginger root and fill jar to the top. Seal tightly.
- Store in the refrigerator until needed.
- When ready to use, add a large scoop to a mug of hot water. Stir well and sip it down.
Storage Tip
I love using mason jars to store my homemade tea concentrates, like this ginger lemon honey tea that’s in a quart-size mason jar with a wide mouth.
Common Questions
Ginger lemon honey tea is a simple, flavorful way to enjoy a warm drink made from whole ingredients. Ginger is anti-inflammatory, lemon is high in vitamin C, and raw honey adds natural sweetness.
Yes! That’s how I make it. Layer lemon slices, ginger and honey in a jar, store it in the fridge, and scoop a few tablespoons into hot water whenever you want a mug.
Honey rounds out the tartness of the lemon and the spice of the ginger, and it lets the flavors mingle in the jar. Ginger is anti-inflammatory, and together they make a mellow, sweet-spicy mug.
More Natural Remedy Recipes
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Ginger Lemon Honey Tea
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Ingredients
- 2 lemons organic
- 2 inch ginger root
- 1 cup raw honey
Instructions
- Slice lemons and ginger.
- Place the lemon and ginger slices in the mason jar, alternating layers of each.
- Slowly, pour honey over the lemon and ginger. Allow the honey to sink down and around the lemon and ginger slices. Fill jar to the top with honey and seal tightly.
- Store in the refrigerator. Over time, the mixture will start to turn into a loose jelly.
- When you are in need of some soothing tea for cough, scoop 2-3 tablespoons into a mug full of hot water—be sure to scoop whole pieces of ginger and lemon. Allow to steep for 3-4 minutes and sip away.
Recipe Notes
- Since lemons are going into this concentrate, make sure to wash them well before slicing.
- Use a jar with a tight-fitting lid to ensure this mixture stays protected.
- For best personal results, use raw, local honey that was made within the season you are using it.
Sounds good and I plan to try it.
Raw Honey? Where can I buy that?
Also, how long before it is ready to use?
Hi Jlo.
Raw honey can be found at most health food stores, such as Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s.
You can use it right away. 🙂
So I bought some raw honey, but it has crystallized already so it is SOLID. What is the best way to ‘warm it up’ so I can pour it over the ginger and lemon?
Merry Christmas and takes for all the recipes, I am a green smoothie convert for about 3 months now. Love it!
I made this last night and made a hot cup of tea with 2T of this today and it was very good,slightly sweet, but I think it soothed my throat. It does gel up and the favors meld together quite nicely. I plan to use it some green tea tomorrow-yumm!!
PS. I only used hot water like your recipe stated,but will try in tea tomorrow
PS. I only used hot water like your recipe stated,but will try in tea tomorrow
Glad you are enjoying this recipe, Sonni. Cheers!
This is a great recipe What I usually do is make a pot or cup of green tea (great antioxidants), squeeze in lemon to taste, add 1/4 tsp of ground ginger (if making a pot add 1/2 tsp.) and 1 tsp of honey per cup.
I think the next time I’m out I’ll buy the ingredients for your recipe and give it a try..but I would like to know it’s “best used by” time.
Hi L.
Thanks for joining us! 🙂 Sounds like a great idea with the green tea.
We haven’t had it in our fridge long enough to know how long the actually keep time is. The longest I’ve had it in my fridge is a month, give or take. Once we make it, we use it up pretty quickly.
This actually keeps for a very long time. (well over 6 months) You can keep it in the fridge or in your pantry. The longer it sits, it becomes like a marmalade. Given the citrus acid and “sugar” of the honey, it’s going to take quite alot for this stuff to spoil!
Both the lemon & honey are great preservatives, given to us by nature. My husband loves this stuff when he has a head or chest cold.
Is this the tea or do you add tea? How long does it sit in the refrigerator?
Hi Pamela.
No need to add extra tea, you could if you want, but we usually scoop some out and put it in hot water. Great question. We haven’t had it in our fridge long enough to know how long the actually keep time is. The longest I’ve had it in my fridge is a month, give or take. Once we make it, we use it up pretty quickly.
As soon as I was saying I thought I was getting a cold, I got the email with this recipe. I’m making it now and I was wondering, what is the minimum time I can leave it in the fridge? Thank you!
Hope you feel better soon, Sophie. 🙂