A kid friendly recipe for Soothing Ginger Lemon Tea that's great for upset tummies and easing cold symptoms.
We started making this Soothing Ginger Lemon Tea a while back after having some stomach issues. It really helped and it tastes great so it has become the method we go to first whenever anyone is under the weather.
Health benefits of ginger
Besides the delicious taste, there are some pretty widely known health benefits of ginger:
- it reduces inflammation
- relieves nausea including morning sickness caused by pregnancy and motion sickness
- help calm coughs, sooth sore throats, and may shorten the duration of a cold especially when combined with lemon
- aids in digestion and much more
Ginger may not be effective for everyone, but our experience has been positive for relieving the above mentioned symptoms. So, we choose this tea as a first defense whenever possible.
How to make ginger lemon tea
This tea is super simple to make and you can really change it up to suit your tastes just by using more or less ginger or lemon, simmering for a longer time, and adding extras like sweeteners, cinnamon, or even cayenne.
Just add desired amount of sliced ginger and lemon along with any extras you like with water in a sauce pan and simmer. After five to ten minutes strain the tea and add a sweetener if you like. We use a teaspoon or two of maple syrup.
Top tip
Did you know you can freeze fresh ginger? And you don't need to do anything special to prepare it. No need to peel or even slice it, simply store in a freezer safe container. When you're ready to use it simply thaw a few minutes and use a sharp knife to slice or use a grater. You can always slice it before freezing if you prefer too. I always make sure to have fresh ginger available in the freezer so it's there whenever we need it.
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Recipe
Soothing Ginger Lemon Tea
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1-2 inches fresh ginger, sliced
- 2-3 fresh lemon slices
- maple syrup to taste
- cinnamon, cayenne to taste optional
Instructions
- Add water, ginger, lemon, and cinnamon or cayenne if using to a small sauce pan.
- Heat until just simmering, not boiling.
- Continue to simmer for 5-10 minutes depending on desired strength.
- Pour tea through fine mesh strainer and divide between mugs.
- Add additional lemon and/or a cinnamon stick, if desired.
- May be served warm or chilled.
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