Immune-Boosting Tea
Cozy immune boosting tea with ginger, lemon, turmeric, and honey. A soothing homemade tea to support your immune system in cold and flu season.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 8 min
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 1 large mug 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups of water
- 1-2 inches of ginger root, sliced (or 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder)
- 1 to 2 sticks cinnamon stick
- Juice of half to one lemon
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Honey
Instructions
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In a small pot, combine water, sliced ginger, and a cinnamon stick. Bring to a gentle boil.
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Stir in the turmeric powder.
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Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
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Remove from heat and let cool slightly until warm but not hot.
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Strain into a cup, then stir in lemon juice and honey (or maple/agave) to taste.
Notes
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Cinnamon: Always use sticks. Powder can make the tea slimy as it absorbs water.
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Ginger: Fresh ginger gives a fragrant, zingy flavor. Ginger powder is more concentrated; use ¼–½ teaspoon if substituting.
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Lemon: Add juice after the tea cools slightly to preserve vitamin C. Fresh lemon juice gives the best flavor and nutrients.
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Sweetener: Raw honey retains more antioxidants, but maple syrup or agave work well for a vegan option.
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Batch prep: Make a larger batch by simmering without lemon juice and honey. Store in the fridge for 2–3 days. Reheat gently and add lemon juice + honey right before serving.