This Lemon Ginger Cinnamon Tea is warming, immune-boosting, and flavorful. It's perfect for colds and is so easy to make. Prep some turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, honey, lemon and get ready to enjoy this drink in just 15 minutes!
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Enjoy this warming, aromatic tea during the cooler seasons or when you need a natural, refreshing tea. It is made with lemon, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, honey and water in under 15 minutes.
This tea is a family favorite. It is always on the stove during winter and serves as a lovely pick-me-up.
You may also enjoy this, Lemon, Mint and Cucumber Detox Water, Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe and Homemade Gingerbread Latte Recipe.
Why You Should Try This Recipe
- This lemon ginger tea is delicious and easy to make.
- You can adjust the ingredients to suit your taste. For example, add more cinnamon sticks for sweetness or lemon juice for more cirtus.
- Use fresh ingredients or powdered ingredients.
- Double or triple the recipe for a larger volume.
Ingredients
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Turmeric powder: Select good-quality turmeric powder for the best flavor.
- Ginger: Use fresh grated ginger or ginger powder.
- Honey: Use good-quality honey for the best flavor.
Tips and Substitutions
- Ingredients: For a more intense tea, use fresh ginger (crushed) and fresh turmeric (crushed). Make sure you strain the tea before serving to remove the bits.
- Adjust: If you want more a particular flavor, then add more of that ingredient! For example, for a sweeter tea, add more honey; if you prefer a more sour taste, add more lemon juice.
- Sweetener: Use any sweetener of your choice. For example, use agave as a vegan option.
- Variation: Add a few ice cubes to serve this as iced tea instead.
How to Make Lemon Ginger Tea
- Grab a medium-sized saucepan. Add turmeric, ginger, honey, lemon juice, water and cinnamon. Bring the mixture to a boil and stir.
- Leave the mixture to simmer for 12 minutes and strain.
Recipe FAQs
This tea can be refrigerated in a jar for up to 2 days. Reheat on the stove.
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Lemon Ginger Cinnamon Tea
Equipment
- Measuring spoons
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon of turmeric powder
- 2 teaspoon of ginger powder
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1-2 tbs of honey
- 5-7 cups of water
- A splash of lemon juice
Instructions
- Grab a medium sized saucepan. Add turmeric, ginger, honey, lemon juice, water and cinnamon. Bring the mixture to a boil and stir.
- Leave the mixture to simmer for 12 minutes, strain and serve.
Marsha Brown
My aunt has had covid for 3 weeks. Just made this tea yesterday and feels SO MUCH BETTER! Thank you!!!
Jen Sim
You're welcome, Marsha! Glad it helped.
Andy Reinelt
what can I use to strain the Powdered Turmeric and Powdered ginger?
Jen Sim
Hi Andy, you can use a coffee filter or a fine mesh filter to strain off the powder.
Pauline
I came across your recipe weeks ago and recommended it to a friend, she told me that she really enjoyed the drink. Thanks.
Jen Sim
I'm glad!
Kayla
Good
Mrs. Sellers
Thank you so much. This tea was amazing and tasted great. It was essential in my healing time of having both Covid and the flu simultaneously.
Jen Sim
You're welcome. I'm so glad it helped.
Carol
Are the benefits the same if I make a litre and leave it in the fridge as cold tea?
Jen Sim
Hi Carol, I have not tried this myself but the benefits should still be the same.
Kay
Hi Jen
Where can I find turmeric powder and is ginger powder the same as the seasoning for pumpkin pie etc?
Jen Sim
Hi Kay, you can find turmeric powder in most supermarkets or online and yes, ginger powder is the same used for pumpkin pie etc. Enjoy the tea! 🙂
Rachel
Hello,
Can this be drink cold? Also can you refrigerate it and reheat it? Thanks for your help.
Jen Sim
Hi Kay, yes you can drink it cold and it can be refridgerated and reheated.