Spicy Lemon Ginger Anti-inflammatory (and Hydrating) Tea

February 20, 2021

Start and end your days with this spicy lemon ginger tea!

Tea post, honey, plate with lemons and sliced ginger, ginger lemon tea

Do you have a morning health ritual? The first thing I do every morning is drink 24 ox of water and drink a cup of homemade lemon ginger team BEFORE my coffee.

Drinking water in the morning may sound like an obvious “health tip” but most people I know say they first thing they do is reach for coffee or a caffieinated tea. So today I’m sharing with you the simple recipe and benefits of this spicy lemon ginger team, but also why its so important to hydrate first thing in the morning!

The Benefits of Hydration

Overnight our bodies lose a lot of water. When your body isn’t hydrated properly, it doesn’t work properly. Drinking water first thing in the morning will give your body a head start on being hydrated which we know is important for:

Glowing skin
Boosting metabolism
Aiding digestion
Improving energy levels

If you work out first thing in the morning then its incredibly critical you drink at least 24 ounces of water (or more!) before you start working out. It may sound like a lot but you can sip water as you get ready. If you aren’t properly hydrated you are likely going to feel incredibly sluggish.

While I’ve had this practice of drinking lemon or water in the mornings for a few years now, I added this homemade lemon ginger tea to my routine when I had COVID and now by body craves this spicy morning cocktail.

Close up of a bowl with ginger and half a lemon.

What are the Benefits of Lemon Ginger Tea?

The star of this tea is of course the ginger. Did you know that ginger is a SUPERFOOD that has been shown to:

have powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
in clinical studies, has shown to have anticancer properties
boost overall immunity
help manage symptoms of cold and flu
soothe your stomach (fight nausea and bloating)

Lemons of course not only taste great but:

provide vitamin C
helps improve skin quality
aids in digestion

Close-up of a cup of ginger lemon tea with two slices of lemon.

How to Make Lemon Ginger Tea (Tips!)

Before I go to bed, I like to grate about 2 niche of ginger (about 2 tablespoons) and add it a large glass or water bottle with 16 ounces of water to infuse overnight. In the morning:

Bring the water to a boil
Turn off the heat
Add half a lemon
Strain into a cup
Add raw honey, if desired

If you forgot to infuse the water overnight, grate the ginger, bring to a boil and let simmer for about 5 minutes before adding the lemon.

Lemon ginger tea also makes for a great pre-bedtime drink. I also like to drink it when my stomach is feeling sour.

I hope you feel healthspired!

Spicy Lemon Ginger Anti-inflammatory (and Hydrating) Tea

Print Recipe

This spicy, warming lemon ginger tea has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties is a great way to start your day (BEFORE you reach for a caffienated drink).

Author: Jeannine

Ingredients

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2 inches fresh ginger root, peeled
half a lemon
OPTIONAL: 1-2 teaspoons raw honey

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Instructions

Grate raw, peeled ginger root with a microplane or grater
Add ginger to 16 ounces of cold, filtered water
Let ginger infuse water overnight.
In a small saucepan, bring ginger water to a boil.
Remove saucepan from heat. Add half a lemon.
Strain into cup.
ALTERNATE IF DID NOT INFUSE: Bring ginger water mixture to a boil. Lower heat and let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add lemon.

Notes

I’ve used jarred, grated ginger but raw ginger will have stronger antioxidant properties and I’ve found the jarred ginger doesn’t yield the same spiciness.