You really can’t make a mistake with this recipe since its extremely versatile. Depending on how large your sauce pot is, you could easily double the recipe. I often like a stronger lemon flavor, so I will sometimes use 3 lemons instead of 2. As to the ginger, I often say to use a piece approximately the size of your thumb.
Lemon Ginger Tea Recipe
INGREDIENTS
2 lemons, sliced
Fresh ginger-about a 2 inch piece
2 cinnamon sticks
1/8 tsp cayenne (optional)
Honey to taste
There are a number of health benefits of both lemon and ginger, to include immune support, healthier skin, lower blood pressure, weight loss and so on. I won’t bore you with the details, but I definitely encourage you to do your research! I have often found that drinking this tea helps me better control my hunger and has kept my family and I free from illness most of the time! On the few occasions we do get sick, drinking 2-3 cups of this per day seems to help us recover in about 3-4 days on average. This tea also works wonders for a sore throat! The added honey is so soothing!
DIRECTIONS
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Fill a 3-4 quart kettle with water.
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Toss in lemon, ginger, cinnamon and if desired, cayenne.
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Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low and simmer for an hour.
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Strain out lemons and ginger. A slotted spoon works fine.
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Serve hot with honey to taste-I like using about 1-2 tsp.
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Store in fridge and reheat as needed.
Bonus Tip:
If you have extra lemons on hand and don’t plan to use anytime soon, slice them as shown in the photo below and lay on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Place in the freezer for a few hours, then put in a gallon freezer bag. They will keep well for at least 3-4 months and are easy to toss into a glass of water or tea or use to make a new batch of lemon ginger tea!