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5-Minute Honey Lemon Tea

5-Minute Honey Lemon Tea for Instant Comfort and Relief

Enjoy a comforting cup of 5-Minute Honey Lemon Tea, a soothing remedy perfect for chilly days and sore throats.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea
  • 1 cup Hot Water Use filtered for the best flavor.
  • 1-2 tablespoons Raw Honey Agave syrup makes a great vegan substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice Opt for fresh for the brightest flavor.
  • 1 Thin Lemon Slice Optional for garnish.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Grated Ginger Excellent choice for extra comfort.
  • 1 stick Cinnamon Stick Or ground cinnamon according to taste.

Equipment

  • Kettle
  • mug
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil fresh, filtered water in a kettle until it reaches a rolling boil.
  2. Prepare your mug by adding honey at the bottom according to your sweetness preference.
  3. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the honey, rolling the lemon before to maximize juice yield.
  4. Pour hot water into the mug over the honey and lemon mixture, leaving space for stirring.
  5. Stir gently for about 15-20 seconds, then add optional ingredients like ginger or cinnamon.
  6. Garnish with a thin lemon slice on top and enjoy your tea warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 17gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 16gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use filtered water and allow the water to cool slightly before adding honey. This tea is best enjoyed fresh.

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