Ginger Lemon Metabolism Tea

This metabolism tea is a zesty, hydrating drink with a real bite from fresh ginger and cayenne. It comes from my 21-Day Cleanse, where I sip it between meals or right before I eat. Lemon and apple cider vinegar keep every sip tangy and bright, while raw honey mellows it all out.

On busy afternoons, I stir up a glass in five minutes and sip it while I get dinner started. Best of all, it’s caffeine-free, so you can enjoy it at any hour. It’s also one of my best weight loss drinks.

You might also like these warm drinks: Ginger Lemon Honey Tea and Spiced Golden Milk.

What Is Metabolism Tea?

Metabolism tea is a bold, tangy drink made with fresh ginger, cayenne, lemon, apple cider vinegar and raw honey. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free and ready in five minutes in a single jar. Each glass is mostly water, so it feels light and refreshing.

Serve it warm in the morning, or pour it over ice on hot afternoons. As for the ginger, start with 1 tablespoon for a mellow sip, then work up to 2 for more heat. Grate it finely and press it into a tablespoon to measure.

Metabolism Tea Ingredients

Here’s a quick breakdown of why I use each ingredient in this recipe.

• Fresh ginger gives the tea its spicy, warm bite, and grating it finely helps it blend into every sip.
• Raw apple cider vinegar adds a sharp, tangy edge, and I reach for Bragg's apple cider vinegar.
• Fresh lemon juice adds bright citrus that keeps the tea refreshing, so squeeze it yourself.
• Raw honey softens the tang with gentle sweetness, so stir it into the warm water first.
• Ground cinnamon adds warm, sweet spice that rounds out the heat.
• Cayenne pepper builds a slow, lingering heat, so skip it if you’re sensitive to spice.

How to Make Metabolism Tea

1. Dissolve the honey. Stir the honey into a cup of warm water until it dissolves completely. Use warm water rather than boiling, so everything mixes easily.
2. Add the lemon and vinegar. Next, pour in the lemon juice and apple cider vinegar, then give the jar a quick stir.
3. Grate in the ginger. Then grate the fresh ginger straight into the mason jar and stir it in.
4. Add the spices. Sprinkle in the ground cinnamon and cayenne pepper.
5. Mix and taste. Whisk everything well, or screw on the lid and shake the jar. Finally, taste it and add a little more ginger if you want extra heat.

Make-Ahead, Storage and Freezing

You can make a big batch of this tea ahead of time, and the freezer makes it easy. Mix everything except the water, then freeze it in 2-tablespoon cubes. Later, drop a few cubes into a mug of warm water and stir until they melt. Otherwise, mix a fresh glass whenever you want one, since the recipe makes a single serving.