Description
A refreshing, immune-boosting Lemon Ginger Tea Detox Recipe that combines citrusy lemon and warming ginger for a natural cleanse, enhanced with optional spices for added digestive and metabolic support.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 inches fresh ginger root, thinly sliced
- 1 medium lemon, half juiced and half sliced
- 2 cups filtered water
- 1–2 teaspoons raw honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 sprig fresh mint (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice ginger; peeling is optional for organic roots.
- Bring 2 cups filtered water to a gentle simmer in a saucepan (180-190°F).
- Add ginger and simmer gently for 5-10 minutes, covered.
- Remove from heat, add lemon juice and slices, cover and steep for 5 minutes.
- Strain tea into a mug; add honey or maple syrup if desired (around 120°F).
- Enhance with cinnamon, cayenne, or mint to suit your goals and taste.
Notes
For best results, enjoy on an empty stomach in the morning. Avoid boiling water when adding lemon or honey to preserve nutrients. Customize with detox-friendly additions like turmeric or green tea.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Detox Drink
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: Natural Remedy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg