Immune-boosting Lemon & Ginger Tea ice cubes are a quick and easy way to pack in antioxidants, soothe an upset tummy, or help stave off nausea. Perfect for sick days. Take the cubes to work in a thermos and simply add hot water for serving.
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This is your armor for flu season! Lemon & Ginger Tea ice cubes are so convenient. Do the work once, and enjoy them for up to 3 months.
Simply add boiled water for serving. Enjoy warm or chilled.
This was inspired by my Hibiscus Tea (recipe and benefits), Sencha Green Tea, and Cranberry Water.
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👩🏼🌾 Ingredients
- Ginger provides a range of health benefits as well as adding flavor to foods. It contains over 400 natural compounds, and some of these are anti-inflammatory. Ginger tea is a healthier alternative to ginger ale, ginger beer and other commercial canned or bottled ginger beverages.
- Lemons contain about 50 milligrams of vitamin C, which is over half the amount of vitamin C needed in your daily diet. Vitamin C is an antioxidant, which helps protect cells from damage. Vitamin C also helps your body make collagen for your skin, helps your body absorb iron, and supports your immune system.
- Agave syrup has a relatively neutral flavor. Therefore, it adds sweetness without altering the flavor of the tea.
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🍋 Substitutions
- Lemon - omit and make pure ginger tea instead
- Agave - use honey or maple syrup instead as desired
This No-Banana Mango Smoothie is packed with antioxidants. For more nutrient-packed drinks, visit my Health Drinks recipes page on this site.
📖 Instructions
Step 1. Peel and grate the ginger on the largest holes of a coarse box grater. Place the grated ginger into a small saucepan with 3 cups water. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes uncovered. Remove from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
Step 2. Strain the ginger water using a tea strainer (optional).
Step 3. Transfer the ginger tea to large ice cube trays. Add about 5 lemon triangles to each cube. Freeze overnight. Good for up to 3 months.
Step 4. For serving: Add one to two cubes to a mug or an insulated bottle with the desired amount of hot water. Enjoy warm or chilled.
💡 Expert tips
- Straining the liquid to remove the grated ginger is optional. For a higher potency tea, avoid straining.
- To preserve more of the antioxidant power of the ginger, do not boil it. Simply place the grated ginger in recently boiled water and steep for at least 10 minutes. Add the lemon slices to the ice cube trays once the water is cool.
- Place two cubes to a large thermos for on-the-go. Add hot water for serving. This makes a lukewarm tea, perfect for sipping throughout the day.
- Use a large metal straw for drinking to prevent the lemon from damaging tooth enamel if sipping over prolonged periods.
- Storage: Freeze the tea in a large ice cube tray for up to 3 months.
- 🔗Find my longevity tea essentials and recommended brands here.
🙋🏽♀️ Recipe FAQs
1. Lemon and ginger contain plant compounds that may help soothe minor bellyaches brought on by indigestion. 2. A warm infusion of lemon and ginger may help to reduce or stave off nausea. 3. Lemon & Ginger Tea is hydrating, which may help stool pass more easily along your digestive tract. It can help to ensure you are getting enough fluids in the daytime. 4. Scientists have found that gingerol-a plant compound in ginger-has anti-inflammatory properties. 5. Focusing on the experience of drinking lemon-ginger tea can help you relax.
While ginger may help soothe minor belly aches, there is no scientific evidence backing its ability to shed belly fat.
Lemon and ginger may help alleviate mild digestive discomfort like bloating and gas and increase normal digestive movements.
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Lemon & Ginger Tea
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons grated ginger (about one 4-inch piece, peeled, and grated on the largest holes of a coarse box grater)
- 1 large lemon sliced into thin rounds, then cut into 8 small triangles per round
- Agave or maple syrup to taste
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Instructions
- Simmer and steep ginger: Place the grated ginger into a small saucepan with 3 cups water. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes uncovered. Remove from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Strain the water using a tea strainer. Transfer to ice cube trays. Add about 5 lemon triangles to each cube.
- Freeze overnight. Good for up to 3 months.
- For serving: Add one to two cubes to a mug or an insulated bottle with the desired amount of hot water. Enjoy warm or chilled.
Notes
- Straining the liquid to remove the grated ginger is optional.
- To preserve even more of the antioxidant power of the ginger, do not boil it. Simply place the grated ginger in recently boiled water and steep for 10 minutes. Add the lemon to the once cube trays once the water is cool.
- Place two cubes in a large thermos for on-the-go. Add hot water for serving. This makes a lukewarm tea, perfect for sipping throughout the day.
- Use a large metal straw for drinking to prevent the lemon from damaging tooth enamel if sipping over prolonged periods.
- Storage: Freeze Lemon & Ginger Tea in a large ice cube tray for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
This information is provided as a courtesy and is only an estimate. Nutritional values may vary depending on factors such as product types and brands used.
beverly says
This is a great idea. I make Lemon and Ginger (hot tea) almost everyday. Now no need to, just freeze it then add hot water and go.
Nisha Melvani says
Yes, it is so much more convenient!
Amy says
Can I use organic ground ginger powder instead? I've been adding 1/4tsp to my lemon water. Curious if has same benefits still. Love that this makes it easier to prep once for the week!
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
Yes! Ground ginger is actually very powerful! It maintains a lot of the fresh ginger benefits.
Minerva says
Thank you for this tip. Great idea. Would love to know where you got the cool ice tray. It's the perfect size for the lemon slices to fit.
Nisha Melvani says
Enjoy! Ticent Ice Cube Tray on Amazon.
Sally says
Love the taste and how easy it is to make. Natural way to stay healthy! Make it once and ready to go or drink when you need it.
Nisha Melvani says
Yes! Super convenient. Thank you.
Neena Chandiramani says
Lemon and Ginger Tea is so great at this time.
Nisha Melvani says
Absolutely!
Yolanda says
Do you add the sweetener to the ice tray or add it after mixing the cube with hot water?
Nisha Melvani says
Either works!
Sally says
Can I use it if it's longer than 3 months in the freezer? Sealed tightly.
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
I can't guarantee it will be ok but it should be fine.