Try my favorite homemade immune-boosting ginger lemon and honey tea recipe to help strengthen your immune system and ward off cold and flu symptoms. Since winter is around the corner, it’s only wise to stock up on ingredients that will help get you and your family some relief.

I always store herbs and spices like thyme, turmeric, ginger, along with teas like peppermint, hibiscus, and marshmallow root tea, in my pantry before winter. That’s because they help with congestion, cough, cold, and reduce the length of flu symptoms and you should too.

Benefits Of The Ginger Lemon And Honey Tea

Ginger – contains a compound known as gingerol which helps heal the body, aid in immunity, and reduces inflammation in the upper and lower respiratory tract.

Honey – has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and soothing properties while lemons are very rich in vitamin C which helps lower inflammation and boost the immune system.

Immune Boosting Ginger Lemon And Honey Tea

Ingredients for 2 Servings | Total time: 15 minutes

• 1 inch of fresh ginger root (sliced)
• 2 cups of water
• 1 lemon (squeezed)
• 1 tablespoon of raw organic honey
• 1 black tea bag (or any tea available)

Preparation & Consumption:

Squeeze the lemon and set it aside, slice the ginger along with the peel and combine the slices with the water into a tea kettle. Boil the mixture for 7-10 minutes, add in the tea bags and lower the heat, let it simmer for a minute and cut off the heat.

Remove the teabag and stir in the lemon and honey. Pour into teacups and add a few lemon slices. Drink while the tea is still hot 2-3 times per day to relieve cold and flu symptoms. 

Ginger Tea Nutrition Facts

Each serving of this ginger tea has | 40 calories | 0.1g total fat | 0g saturated fat | 0mg cholesterol | 7mg sodium | 10.7g total carb | 0.1g dietary fiber | 10.1g total sugars | 0.2g protein | 6mg calcium | 80mg potassium | These facts are based on a 2000-calorie diet.

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Who Should Not Drink Ginger Tea

According to Mount Sinia, people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, on blood thinners like aspirin or warfarin should not drink ginger tea. That’s because ginger contains properties that can lower blood pressure and act as a blood thinner.

Diabetics should also consult with a healthcare professional before adding ginger to their diet. Children under 2 years of age should not consume ginger as well.

Conclusion

Now you know how to make ginger lemon and honey yea at home yo helps boost your immune system and get rid of your symptoms. If you liked this post or found it helpful, please share it with your friend and also take a moment to follow me on Pinterest and Facebook for more helpful tips.