Ginger Tea
Updated Nov 27, 2025
A simple fresh ginger tea you can make with 4 ingredients on the stove. Warm, spicy, and customizable with lemon and honey.
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Ginger tea is soo good, especially for Sniffles!
I started making this ginger tea anytime someone in my house so much as sniffles, and now it’s just part of our week. It’s strong, spicy in the best way, and I can feel the warmth immediately. I slice fresh ginger and turmeric right into the pot with lemon, let it simmer long enough to turn a deep golden color, and that’s it. I’ll drop in a little honey if I’m feeling it, and sometimes black pepper or a touch of coconut oil to help the turmeric absorb better.
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Ginger Tea Ingredients
- Ginger: Look for a large nob of ginger root if you can (rather than powdered ginger). No need to peel!
- Turmeric: You can use powdered turmeric for this tea recipe, but I prefer fresh turmeric root.
- Lemon: I always use use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled!
- Coconut oil: I like adding a little coconut oil to my tea for creaminess, but it’s definitely optional!
- Black pepper: This is also optional, but I love the way black pepper pairs with the turmeric in this tea.
How to Make Ginger Tea
Ginger Tea Recipe
Ingredients
- 3-4 inch ginger root washed thinly sliced
- 3-4 inch turmeric root washed thinly sliced
- ½ lemon sliced
- 8 cups water
- honey optional
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper optional
- ½ tablespoon coconut oil optional
Instructions
- Place the sliced ginger, turmeric and lemon in a small saucepan. Add the water.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer for 20-25 minutes to deepen the color. Strain and serve immediately with honey, if desired.
Notes
- My Top Tip: Use a pot that doesn’t stain easily. The pigment in the turmeric is really strong and can easily stain anything it touches!
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can reheat it on the stovetop or in the microwave (or you can enjoy it cold or iced).
- Freezing: This tea is best enjoyed fresh or refrigerated. If you plan on freezing, it’s best to do it in small portions. Let the tea come to room temperature and pour it carefully into silicone or regular ice cube trays. Once frozen, place the cubes into a freezer-safe resealable bag to prevent the tea cubes from absorbing freezer odors.
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
Recipe Tips
- Use a pot that doesn’t stain easily. The pigment in the turmeric is really strong and can easily stain anything it touches!
- Drink this ginger turmeric tea as soon as you make it for the best benefits. All the ingredients in this tea are most potent when it’s fresh!
Serving Ideas
- Serve with baked goods. This tea is a great accompaniment with a homemade baked good like lemon ricotta cake, vegan lemon bars, or oatmeal breakfast bars.
FAQs
Turmeric has an earthy and bitter taste to it, but in this tea, it’s balanced out with the other ingredients. It’s zingy and tangy, thanks to the lemon and ginger. I like to add a teaspoon of honey for sweetness too, but you can leave it out if you prefer.
Comments
Help please. Is it 3/4 inch of turmeric and ginger or 3 – 4 inches (3 to 4 inches) of each please? Marie
Hi Marie, it’s 3 to 4 inches of turmeric and ginger each! Fractions will be displayed with a dash (1/2, 3/4, etc.). Hope that helps!
Very nice, trรจs bon gout mรชme sans miel
Thank you!
Does the water need to be brought to a boil to extract the benefits? Wondering if I can just use the hot water from my coffee maker without the coffee.
Yes, its needs to be brought to a boil to extract the flavor.
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