Soothe your body and boost your immunity during the cold months with this natural healing lemon ginger tea. With honey to fight bacteria, lemon for energy, ginger for blood circulation, and chili for its anti-inflammatory properties, this sipping blend is an authentic get-well kit!
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Ingredients list for the healing Lemon Ginger Tea recipe
- 2 cups water
- 1-inch piece of ginger peeled and sliced into rounds
- Juice of 2 lemons + 1 or 2 slices
- 2 or 3-star anise
- 1 small red Thai pepper, sliced
- 2 or 3 tablespoons of honey
Directions
1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Meanwhile, put all the ingredients into a pitcher and crush slightly with a muddler.
2. Pour boiling water into the pitcher and mix well. Allow steeping for 5 minutes minimum before serving into individual mugs, filtering the ingredients. Add more honey if desired.