Honey-Lemon Ginger Tea

A soothing blend of fresh ginger and lemon with honey. Serve hot.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and halved lengthwise, and cut crosswise into 1/4 - inch thick slices
• 4  cups  fresh cold water
• 2  herbal tea bags
• 1  lemon, juice of, large
• 2 -4  tablespoons honey, to taste

Directions

1. In a covered saucepan, bring the ginger and water to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, on low heat for 20 minutes.
2. Remove from heat, add the tea bags, cover and let steep for 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Strain the tea, discarding the tea bags and saving the ginger for reuse.
4. Add the lemon juice and honey to taste, reheat and serve hot.