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A half slice of lemon floating in a mug of water with chopped ginger root settled at the bottom. Sitting beside whole and sliced lemon resting on a cutting board.

Warm Lemon Ginger Water (Fresh Tea)

Recipe By : Michelle McCowan
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Enjoy the soothing benefits of Warm Lemon Ginger Water. This homemade fresh tea only requires 3 ingredients and a few minutes of time.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Dietary DF, GF, Nut Free, Sugar Free
Yield 16oz

Equipment

  • Kettle
  • Vegetable peeler
  • Tea Pot (optional)
  • Mug

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Filtered Water
  • 1 Organic Lemon (or 1 - 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice)
  • 1 inch Ginger Root (about 2 teaspoons, chopped)

Instructions
 

  • First, bring filtered water to a boil. You can either use a kettle or a pot and a stovetop.
  • While the water is coming to a boil, cut the lemon into wedges or slices and remove the seeds. If you prefer a stronger lemon flavour, leave ¼ - ½ of the lemon unsliced for squeezing.
    Next, peel the ginger and chop it into small chunks.
  • For a stronger lemon flavour, squeeze the juice from the unsliced part of the lemon and pour it into a mug or teapot. Add the chopped ginger and lemon slices. Then, pour the boiled water over and let it infuse for 3 - 5 minutes.
    If you are putting the lemon and ginger directly into your mug, you can leave it in as you sip.
    If making it in a teapot, pour the ginger lemon tea into a mug after infusing and garnish with an extra slice of lemon.

Notes

Don’t have ginger root? You can use 1 teaspoon of ground ginger instead.
Add raw honey to make a throat-soothing tea and add more immune-supporting nutrients. I usually use about ½ teaspoon but you can add up to 1 teaspoon if you like it sweeter.
Add cinnamon for some natural sweetness and extra warmth. You can sprinkle some ground cinnamon in your mug or stir your fresh tea with a cinnamon stick.
Use organic lemon and ginger to reduce exposure to toxins. Lemons are often waxed as a preservation method. So, organic is typically the safest choice, especially when using the rind.

Nutrition

Serving: 16oz | Calories: 6kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 0.2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.1mg
Total Servings : 1
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