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Soothing Lemon Ginger Tea

A simple homemade ginger lemon tea with a boost of turmeric. This golden tea is a great soothing drink when feeling under the weather. It's a must-have simple recipe for the cold and flu season.
Course Drinks
Cuisine vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
  • 1/2 inch fresh turmeric, sliced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Sweetener to taste (optional)

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, add the water, ginger and turmeric. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, boil for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in the lemon juice. Spoon out the ginger and turmeric or strain with a fine mesh sieve. 
  • Add sweetener to taste if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

I like this tea without sweetener, but keep in mind that it is bitter, but soothing. Use sweetener as needed.