I find making Homemade Ginger Lemon Honey Tea a delightful way to support my natural immunity. I combine fresh ginger slices, lemon juice, and honey in two cups of water, creating a refreshing and tangy drink. Its unique blend intrigues me on days when I seek a little natural boost.
I’ve been experimenting a lot with natural remedies lately and this Ginger And Lemon Tea recipe is one of my favorites. When I first came across a Honey Lemon Ginger Tea Recipe that used just a few simple ingredients, I knew I had to give it a try.
I start by boiling 2 cups water and adding a 2-inch piece of fresh ginger sliced thinly. The aroma of fresh ginger infusing in the water reminds me of that Lemon Ginger Tumeric Tea I once tasted at a local market.
Once I strain the ginger out, I mix in the juice of one fresh lemon — sometimes I even add a little zest for an extra kick. And of course, I finish it off with 2 tablespoons of honey, though I do adjust it if I want it sweeter.
This Homemade Ginger Lemon Honey Tea is perfect when you need a refreshing drink to support your immune system. Enjoy the process making it as much as drinking it.
Why I Like this Recipe
I really love this recipe because first, it’s super easy to make. I mean, I can literally just boil water and toss in a few things and in minutes I have a cozy drink. Second, I adore how the ginger and lemon work together to give it that spicy tang so it wakes me up, especially when I’m feeling under the weather. Third, I love that honey makes it naturally sweet without feeling like an overload of sugar—it’s just the right amount of nice. And lastly, because it’s healthy and helps boost my immunity, I feel like I’m doing something good for my body while I enjoy a tasty cup of tea.
Ingredients
- Water: The essential base that hydrates, blends flavors, and makes everything come together.
- Ginger: A spicy root providing warmth, aiding digestion, and offering natural anti-inflammatory benefits.
- Lemon: A tangy fruit loaded with vitamin C that cuts through sweetness with its zesty kick.
- Honey: A natural sweetener rich in carbohydrates that adds smooth, balanced sweetness to your brew.
- Fresh ginger slices give a bold bite when steeped, infusing the tea with a fiery zing.
- Lemon juice brings a vibrant, tangy contrast that livens up the overall flavor profile.
Ingredient Quantities
- 2 cups water
- 1 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced thinly
- 1 fresh lemon, juiced (you can add some zest if you like)
- 2 tablespoons honey (add more if you like it sweeter)
How to Make this
1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan.
2. Once boiling, add the 2-inch piece of sliced ginger.
3. Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 5 to 7 minutes so the ginger flavors the water nicely.
4. If you wanna add extra zing, toss in a little lemon zest along with the juice later.
5. Remove the pan from heat and carefully strain the liquid into your favorite mug.
6. Squeeze the juice of one fresh lemon into the strained tea.
7. Stir in 2 tablespoons of honey. If you like it super sweet, add a bit more honey to taste.
8. Give it a good mix until the honey is fully dissolved.
9. Taste the tea and adjust any flavors if needed.
10. Enjoy your delicious, immunity boosting Ginger Lemon Honey Tea while it’s still warm!
Equipment Needed
1. Small saucepan – used for boiling the water to start the tea.
2. Stove or burner – required to heat the saucepan.
3. Cutting board and knife – needed to slice the ginger and prepare the lemon.
4. Strainer – to filter out the ginger slices when pouring the tea into your mug.
5. Mug – for holding and drinking your tea.
6. Citrus juicer – handy for extracting the lemon juice efficiently.
7. Measuring cups and spoons – useful for measuring water and the honey accurately.
8. Stirring utensil – to mix the honey thoroughly with the tea.
FAQ
Ginger And Lemon Tea Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- If you dont have plain water, try using a light herbal tea like chamomile to mix things up
- If fresh ginger is hard to find, you can use about 1⁄4 teaspoon of dried ginger powder instead
- Don’t have a lemon? Lime juice or even a splash of orange juice will add a similar tang
- If you’re out of honey, agave nectar or maple syrup can be used to sweeten your tea
Pro Tips
1. Try slicing the fresh ginger super thin so it infuses the water better and gives a really strong flavor without being too overpowering
2. For the best benefits of the honey, mix it in once the tea’s off the heat so you don’t destroy any of its nutrients by the high temperatures
3. Don’t just stick to lemon juice—grate in a bit of zest too for that extra punch, it makes a noticeable difference
4. Let the tea sit for a minute or two after steeping before adding your lemon and honey, this helps blend the flavors in a more balanced way

Ginger And Lemon Tea Recipe
I find making Homemade Ginger Lemon Honey Tea a delightful way to support my natural immunity. I combine fresh ginger slices, lemon juice, and honey in two cups of water, creating a refreshing and tangy drink. Its unique blend intrigues me on days when I seek a little natural boost.
2
servings
70
kcal
Equipment: 1. Small saucepan – used for boiling the water to start the tea.
2. Stove or burner – required to heat the saucepan.
3. Cutting board and knife – needed to slice the ginger and prepare the lemon.
4. Strainer – to filter out the ginger slices when pouring the tea into your mug.
5. Mug – for holding and drinking your tea.
6. Citrus juicer – handy for extracting the lemon juice efficiently.
7. Measuring cups and spoons – useful for measuring water and the honey accurately.
8. Stirring utensil – to mix the honey thoroughly with the tea.
Ingredients
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2 cups water
-
1 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced thinly
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1 fresh lemon, juiced (you can add some zest if you like)
-
2 tablespoons honey (add more if you like it sweeter)
Directions
- Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan.
- Once boiling, add the 2-inch piece of sliced ginger.
- Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 5 to 7 minutes so the ginger flavors the water nicely.
- If you wanna add extra zing, toss in a little lemon zest along with the juice later.
- Remove the pan from heat and carefully strain the liquid into your favorite mug.
- Squeeze the juice of one fresh lemon into the strained tea.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of honey. If you like it super sweet, add a bit more honey to taste.
- Give it a good mix until the honey is fully dissolved.
- Taste the tea and adjust any flavors if needed.
- Enjoy your delicious, immunity boosting Ginger Lemon Honey Tea while it's still warm!
Notes
- Below you’ll find my best estimate of this recipe’s nutrition facts. Treat the numbers as a guide rather than a rule—great food should nourish both body and spirit. Figures are approximate, and the website owner assumes no liability for any inaccuracies in this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 250g
- Total number of serves: 2
- Calories: 70kcal
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Polyunsaturated: 0g
- Monounsaturated: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 5mg
- Potassium: 90mg
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Sugar: 18g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Vitamin A: 20IU
- Vitamin C: 15mg
- Calcium: 10mg
- Iron: 0.1mg