Ginger Tea

This easy Ginger Tea with fresh ginger, lemon, and honey is warming, fragrant, and soothing. A simple homemade tea inspired by my travels in Morocco ( aka Moroccan Sore Throat Tea).

I first discovered this fragrant Ginger Tea on a trip to Morocco, and I've been making it ever since. After spending a bone-chilling night at a desert camp in the Sahara, I came down with a terrible cold. By the time we made the long journey back to Marrakech, I was achy, feverish, and had a painfully sore throat-and all I wanted to do was go home. But our trip had only just begun.

To my surprise, the host where we were staying graciously brought me a big pot of fragrant lemon ginger tea. Warm, soothing, and comforting, it was exactly what I wanted, and I pretty much lived on it for the next three days. She explained that this type of tea had long been made in her culture, especially during the colder months.

When we returned home to the snow and cold, I kept making it throughout the winter. And years later, it's still one of my favorite warming drinks. I'll often make a cup in the evening simply because I love the spicy warmth of fresh ginger balanced with bright lemon and honey. For years, I called this my "Moroccan Sore Throat Tea" because of how I first discovered it.

Ginger Tea Ingredients

• Ground ginger - The surprising ingredient I learned to use in Morocco! It gives the tea a concentrated ginger flavor and wonderful peppery warmth. Fresh ginger can also be used, but the flavor will be a little different.
• Fresh lemon juice - Adds brightness and balances the warmth of the ginger. Freshly squeezed is best.
• Honey - Softens ginger's spicy bite and adds a silky sweetness; adjust to taste.

Why Ground Ginger?

One thing that surprised me in Morocco was that this Ginger Tea was made with ground ginger rather than fresh ginger. It requires just three simple ingredients-ground ginger, lemon juice, and honey-and comes together in minutes.

You can certainly make ginger tea by simmering fresh ginger in water, but I've grown to prefer ground ginger here. It gives the tea an extra peppery bite and a more concentrated ginger flavor that I find especially warming and soothing.

Honey softens the spicy edge of the ginger and gives the tea a lovely silky sweetness, while fresh lemon adds brightness and balances everything out.

Chef's Tips

Start with less ginger. Ground ginger can be surprisingly potent! Start small, taste, and add more if you like a stronger, peppery kick.

Use freshly squeezed lemon. Its bright, fresh acidity makes a noticeable difference in such a simple tea.

Add honey to taste. Let the tea cool slightly before stirring it in, then adjust the sweetness to your liking.

Make a whole pot. Double or triple the recipe and keep it warm in a teapot for sipping throughout the evening.

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Ginger Tea with Lemon & Honey

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• Author: Sylvia Fountaine
• Prep Time: 5
• Cook Time: 5
• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Yield: 10 ounce cup 1x
• Category: "How To", drink
• Method: Stove top
• Cuisine: Moroccan

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Description

A warming homemade Ginger Tea made with fresh ginger, lemon, and honey. Fragrant, spicy, and soothing, this simple tea was inspired by a version I first tasted in Morocco.

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Ingredients

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• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger ( or feel free to use fresh-see notes)
• 1-2 teaspoons honey
• squeeze lemon

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Instructions

1. Pour hot water into a mug.
2. Stir in ginger, honey and a squeeze of lemon.
3. Adjust honey and lemon to your liking. Sip slowly and repeat as needed.

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Notes

In the past I’ve always made something similar with fresh ginger slices in the tea. But in Morocco they always used dry ground ginger (the dry spice). I grew to like it better their way with dry ground ginger.  But feel free to experiment! Fresh ginger root, cut into slices, or cut up really small, with both work too.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 10 ounces ( 1 ½ cups)
• Calories: 28
• Sugar: 5.9 g
• Sodium: 15 mg
• Fat: 0.1 g
• Saturated Fat: 0 g
• Carbohydrates: 7.3 g
• Fiber: 0.3 g
• Protein: 0.2 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg