Ginger Lemon Tea with Cinnamon
Ginger Lemon Tea with Cinnamon
Author: Celeste Jarabese
Recipe type: Drinks
Serves: 8 teacups
Ingredients
- 1 oz. fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 1 cinnamon stick (bark)
- 8 cups water
- 1 medium lemon
- ¼ cup honey
Instructions
- Juice ½ of the lemon using a citrus juicer. Reserve juice. Discard the seeds and peel.
- Slice the remaining half lemon horizontally. Set aside.
- Place ginger, cinnamon stick, and water in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Discard the ginger and cinnamon.
- Stir in the lemon juice and honey into the ginger tea.
- Pour individual cups. Garnish with a slice of lemon.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Diabetic Exchange
¼ Fruit, 1 ½ Carb
¼ Fruit, 1 ½ Carb
Nutrition Information
Serving size: teacup Calories: 48 Fat: 0.2g Saturated fat: 0g Unsaturated fat: 0g Trans fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 12.4g Sugar: 9g Sodium: 9mg Fiber: 1g Protein: 0.5g Cholesterol: 0mg
