Ginger goes into the saucepan first; fresh lemon goes in after simmering. That simple order gives this tea a warm ginger flavor and a bright citrus finish.
A simple 15-minute lemon ginger tea
Start with thinly sliced fresh ginger and gently simmer it in water for 8–10 minutes. Strain the infusion, then add fresh lemon juice. Sweeten each cup with honey or maple syrup only if you like.
How to Make Lemon Ginger Tea
A warming, caffeine-free infusion made with fresh ginger and lemon. Ready in 15 minutes and easy to sweeten to taste.
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Equipment: Small saucepan, fine-mesh strainer, two mugs
Ingredients
Instructions
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Prepare the ginger
Rinse the ginger and lemon. Thinly slice the ginger; peeling is optional. -
Simmer the ginger
Bring the water to a gentle boil in a small saucepan. Add the sliced ginger, lower the heat, and simmer for 8–10 minutes.Step timer
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Strain the tea
Turn off the heat and pour the ginger infusion through a fine-mesh strainer into two mugs. -
Add lemon and serve
Stir in the fresh lemon juice. Add honey or maple syrup, if using, and taste. Garnish with lemon slices and serve warm.
Notes
For a stronger ginger flavor, simmer for the full 10 minutes. Add the lemon juice after cooking to keep its flavor bright. To serve cold, let the tea cool, then pour it over ice.
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Tips for your cup
- Use the full 10-minute simmer for a stronger ginger taste.
- Add lemon after cooking to keep the citrus flavor fresh.
- For iced lemon ginger tea, let the infusion cool, then pour it over ice.
