Honey Lime Ginger Detox Drink
I’m not lying here: this is a strong ginger drink. Even with all the ice, it makes you warm up inside. But the spicy feeling of ginger is followed by a sweet and sour taste that leaves you yearning for more. The combination of strong ginger tea with lemon juice and honey makes it so good it’s addictive! Really: I can’t stop drinking until the jar is over.
This iced tea is amazing for waking up in the morning for those who don’t drink any caffeine! It’s also fantastic when you’re sick – especially if you’re with a nasty cough. And if you’re alcohol-free but wishing for a mocktail that tastes like a delicious drink, you definitely need to try this iced ginger honey tea!
This Iced Tea is Super Healthy
Let’s talk a bit about the ingredients of this recipe. Our grandmas and great grandmas all know about the ginger honey tea benefits. They probably used it many times for colds and bad coughs. I confess I still use this combination myself when feeling a little under the weather. Honey and ginger for cough is my favorite combination!
Ginger is great for when you’re feeling any king of nausea, and I consider this drink practically a cure for my hangovers. This root is also known for having anti-inflammatory effects, help with cramps, and ginger tea is fantastic for helping with heartburn. Ginger tea can help you get rid of your body toxins and boosts your blood circulation, being amazing for a sore throat.
But what about honey and lemons?
Well, lemons are full of vitamin C! Yeah, I know, vitamin C won’t prevent you from catching a cold, but it’ll surely help you get through it.
And honey is full of antioxidants, has more nutrients than refined sugar, and a thing called dextromethorphan – that’s a cough suppressor. That’s why honey combined with ginger can give you a big help with coughs.
Quick Tips
Can I substitute honey for another ingredient?
It will change the final taste, but you definitely can! On my first week here in Canada, I tried with maple syrup and it worked great! I’m sure molasses is also a suitable substitute.
How long does it keep?
Up to four days in the fridge. After that, the lime can give this drink a bit of a bitter aftertaste.
Can I drink it hot?
You totally can if you prefer. Having this ginger tea hot is great for a cold winter night!
Ginger Honey Iced Tea
My Ginger Honey Iced Tea is a super strong ginger tea. Made with the addition of honey and lemon juice, this healthy iced tea will give a boost to your immunity and become your favorite way to wake up on a warm summer day.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh sliced ginger root, peeled
- 5 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup lime or lemons juice
- 1 cup honey
Instructions:
- Peel and slice the ginger root.
- Heat the water in a saucepan. When starting to boil, add the ginger and let it boil for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- In a blender cup, add the honey, lime juice and the water-ginger mixture. Close the lid and blend it for 2 minutes.
- Strain the ginger tea, discarding the pulp. Pour it into iced-filled glasses, or store it in your fridge until cold.
- It keeps up to four days if stored in your fridge, covered with a lid.
Notes:
You can use either lime or lemon for this recipe: limes give a stronger taste, lemons a more mild sweet taste.
Make it vegan: use maple syrup or light molasses instead of honey.