Summer is fast approaching and few things are as refreshing and thirst quenching as homemade lemon ginger tea. These days I make it every morning and keep it in the fridge for my in laws because when they come home from a walk they want to relax with a refreshing drink. Not only is it delicious and a great alternative to fizzy, calorie laden drinks or juices, it is really healthful. I saw my mom brewing it all the time when our stomachs were upset from overeating or when we have sore throat or when we need to calm down our sweet cravings or when we just needed an immunity boost.
There are many great ways to prepare lemon ginger tea, I find the indian method to be simple and best. First peel (you don’t have to if it is organic) a fresh ginger root and then grate or pound in mortal and pestle. Next add it to a saucepan of water and heat. When the water starts boiling , lower the heat and gently cook ginger for 5 minutes. For a stronger taste, allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes ( I usually do this while making ginger tea with milk). After that add tea bag and boil for 30 sec to 1 minute, again depending how strong you want. Strain in a carafe, add honey and lemon juice. Put the carafe in refrigerator and pour yourself a cup whenever you want. It is a great beverage served hot or iced, when you are entertaining guests.
Ingredients
- 4.5 cups water
- 1.5" piece of fresh ginger root, grated or pound
- 2 black tea bags (or green if you prefer)
- honey/ sugar/stevia or brown rice syrup to taste
- 7-8 lemon slices
- 4 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Lay lemon slices flat on a baking sheet in the freezer, until solid.
- In a saucepan bring water and ginger to boil. Reduce heat to where it sustains a gentle boil and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add tea bags and bring to boil on medium. Turn off the heat after 30-45 secs.
- Strain tea into a carafe/pitcher/kettle, discarding the solids.
- Stir in lemon juice and sweetener.
- Set aside to cool down to room temperature. Refrigerate until cold.
- Serve with frozen lemon wedges.
ela@GrayApron
…so good for you and so flavorful!
🙂 ela
Amelia
Hi Balvinder, how you doing? I love this iced lemon ginger tea, so refreshing. The fragrant scent smell heavenly. 🙂
Have a nice day.
Balvinder
Hi Amelia, so good to see your comment. I am just being lazy visiting blogs otherwise I am fine. Thanks!
Monica
This is such a nice refreshing, good-for-you, combination with the lemon and ginger. I’m a big fan of ginger and I love how you pound it to get the full impact of the ginger in the drink. This would be such a treat to have in the fridge during the summer. Your in-laws are lucky you are so thoughtful to have this ready for them!
Balvinder
It is indeed a nice refreshing healthy drink to keep it in fridge all summer long. Thanks a big bunch for your generous appreciation, Monica!
Sridevi Ravi
So refreshing! When I look at your photo I just want a cup.
Btw, I made Daal Makhani and it was very tasty. Everyone loved it and I promised to make it again and again. Thank you for that wonderful recipe!
Balvinder
It is such a wonderful feeling to have someone actually try and like the recipe. Thank you and loads of love:)
Malti Sharma
As a dedicated ginger and lemon lover I especially make it in summer. And, I must say your picture looks great using that dupatta and lemons in the picture.
Blackswan
Always love a refreshing drink on a hot summer day! Great shots, Balvinder! Have a wonderful weekend! xoxo
Juliana
I absolutely love the idea of adding ginger to the lemony ice tea…I will sure try this…so refreshing!
Thanks for the recipe Balvinder…have a great weekend 😀
Choc Chip Uru
This iced tea looks so refreshing, lemon and ginger go so well together 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Choc Chip Uru
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Choc Chip Uru
Wrong email, phew this is work haha
Balvinder
how did that happen?
Jennifer Eloff
Nicely done…your method is great!
Chai a Cup of Life
Perfect Balvinder. Esp during this summer!
techie2mom
Looks so refreshing.. Something i would like to have this summer..
Kitchen Belleicious
sweet tea speaks to this southern gal! It is all we drink and i love your version with the ginger and lemon!
Angie@Angie's Recipes
Very tasty and good for you too!
Bam's Kitchen
Perfect timing for your delicious ginger lemon tea recipe as it is super humid and hot in HK already. I like your addition of a little black tea to the mix to get your afternoon caffeine kick. I drink almost every morning hot ginger and lemon tea so will have to try your method cold. Take Care, BAM
Balvinder
I like to drink lemon ginger tea hot in winters and over ice in the summer. Hot, it is soothing and warming. Over ice, it is very refreshing.
anne
Summer is already here and yeah , I couldn’t wait for October 😀 I love lemon and ginger combo , perfect for this hot weather .