Herbal Lemon Ginger Tea
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan or pot
- 1 Strainer
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 small piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 tbsp dried lemon verbena or 2 fresh lemon verbena leaves can substitute with lemon balm or lemon zest
- 1 tbsp honey or sweetener of your choice
- Slices of lemon for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
- Add the ginger slices and lemon verbena to the saucepan.
- Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture steep for an additional 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Strain the tea into serving cups, discarding the ginger slices and lemon verbena.
- Add honey or sweetener if desired, stirring until it dissolves.
- Garnish with lemon slices if desired.
Notes
ou can adjust the amount of ginger and lemon verbena according to your taste preferences. If using fresh lemon verbena leaves, you may need to adjust the quantity slightly as their flavor can vary. Feel free to experiment with different herbal teas or add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for extra zing. Enjoy the soothing and refreshing flavors of this herbal tea! Serve the Herbal Lemon Ginger Tea hot and enjoy!