Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Bring 2 cups of filtered water to a gentle boil in a small saucepan or kettle.
- Add the loose-leaf tea (or tea bag) and fresh ginger slices.
- Steep for 5–7 minutes, allowing flavors to infuse.
- Stir in ground cinnamon (or add cinnamon stick) and mix well.
- Strain the tea into mugs.
- Squeeze in the juice of ½ lemon just before serving for maximum vitamin C.
- Serve hot or allow to cool and pour over ice for an iced version.
Notes
For a caffeine-free option, replace tea with rooibos or hibiscus.
Swap ginger with turmeric root for anti-inflammatory benefits.
Use lime or orange juice instead of lemon for flavor variety.
Brew at double strength for iced tea to keep flavors bold.