Lemon Ginger Tea
by Sommer Collier — last updated on May 20, 2025 
This zesty and bold detox Lemon Ginger Tea recipe is the perfect drink to jumpstart your morning!
This Lemon Ginger Tea Is The Best Part Of Your Wellness Routine
Anyone who knows me well, knows I’m a fan of detox tea. In my line of work, it comes in handy. After all, recipe testing, eating, traveling, and eating some more, can take a toll.
When I travel, I keep detox tea bags on hand to drink in the evenings before bed. This helps eliminate extra water weight so I fit into my clothes the next morning. However, at home, I like to sip a detox tea that tastes fresher, and boosts my metabolism!
Sommer’s Recipe Notes
This homemade Lemon Ginger Tea is fresh, easy to make and so soothing! If you are feeling sick or have a sore throat, this tea will help you feel better in no time.
Why You’ll Love This Lemon Ginger Tea Recipe
- Natural detox – This lemon ginger tea is packed with antioxidants and has so many benefits. The lemon juice helps with digestion and the ginger is a natural detoxifier, which means it helps to remove unwanted chemicals in your body.
- Simple ingredients – All you need is 4 simple ingredients to make this warm and devilishly sweet wellness drink.
- Batch friendly – Double the ingredients to make big batches of this detoxifying lemon ginger tea and enjoy it all day, whether warm or served over ice.
I love to start my day off with this Lemon Ginger Tea, but you can also enjoy a warm cup of this goodness after dinner to help you digest and just…wind down!
Ingredients and Tips
- Ginger Root – Use freshly grated ginger root for lots of flavor.
- Lemon – You’ll need a lemon wedge with the peel left on.
- Water – Use hot water boiled either in the kettle or over the stovetop.
- Honey – Use your favorite variety of honey at room temperature.
Recipe Variations and Dietary Swaps
- Spices – Instead of a spoon, stir this tea with a cinnamon stick for extra flavor and anti-inflammatory benefits. You can also sprinkle in some turmeric.
- Herbs – Stir in fresh mint leaves for a refreshingly minty twist.
- Spicy – Sprinkle a dash of cayenne pepper for extra heat.
- Vegan – Swap the honey with maple syrup or agave.
How To Make Lemon Ginger Tea
To make this nutrient-packed lemon ginger detox tea recipe, all you need is a handful of staple ingredients, and it’s ready in less than 5 minutes!
Find the full Lemon Ginger Tea recipe with detailed instructions and storage tips in the printable form at the bottom of the post!
Storage Notes
- Storing Leftovers – This tea is best enjoyed fresh, but if you’ve made a huge pitcher of it, seal it and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Serving Suggestions
I love to drink this tea either in the morning on an empty stomach or in the evening to wind down since it’s caffeine-free.
You can also enjoy it alongside a light lunch or pour it over ice for a refreshing iced tea, especially on hot days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lemon is a natural diuretic that helps purge unwanted water weight. It also freshens your breath, boosts your immunity with antioxidants, improves your skin, and helps with digestion. Ginger is also known to improve digestion and nausea, and it keeps your metabolism fired up all day.
Ginger lemon tea is also great when you are feeling sick. Ginger and lemon are both good sources of vitamin c and have anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidant properties.
Yes, but fresh ginger root is stronger in taste and has more health benefits when making this detox tea recipe.
Yep! You can use a tea infuser to strain out the ginger and lemon slices if floaties bother you. I actually like the little bits of fresh ginger swirling around my cup.
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 lemon wedge
- 1 cup hot water
- 2-3 teaspoons raw honey (skip for detox)
Instructions
- Boil water in a kettle.
- Use a large coarse grater to shave fresh ginger into a mug. Place a wedge of fresh lemon in the mug. You can place both in a tea infuser to strain the tea if you like. Pour boiling water into the cup and let the lemon and ginger steep for 5 minutes before serving.
- Add honey to taste if drinking for enjoyment. Skip the honey (or use very little) if drinking as a detox tea.
I put too a little too much ginger but I enjoyed the delicious spicy tea for breakfast!
your article is very good. I can’t wait to try it with my family. Thank you for sharing ideas with me. I’m waiting for your next article.
A friend of mine suggested boiling the lemon and ginger root to make a large batch and put it in the refrigerator to save time. what do you recommend and how long do you think it would be good for?
Hi Teresa,
Personally, I would boil the ginger root and add the lemon at the end. You can keep it in the fridge for about a week. :)
Thank you for sharing. How many days should I drink for detox?
Hi Kara,
I like to drink it once a day when I’m trying to get my body back on track. :)
Can you make this tea with a ginger abstract?
Hi Lisa,
I would go with ginger essential oils over extracts, for the health benefits.
How may time can I drink this in a day? I was thinking once in the morning and once in before bedtime, what do you think?
Hi Lubna,
That’s a great idea! Certainly, two cups a day wouldn’t cause any issues.
Can you use ground ginger if you cant find fresh ginger
Hi Kathleen,
No, I don’t believe ground ginger will mix in properly. It’s best to go with fresh ginger.
Ginger lemon detox is d best
It really work. For me
what a great recipe !I can’t wait to try it… i love trying new detox teas and writing about them! http://www.detoxteaguide.com
This sounds great! I love lemon and ginger. Your recipe calls for “1 lemon lemon”. Is it really a whole lemon?
The flavors sounds amazing!
Where did you get ur grater? And you don’t peel your ginger? Can you eat ginger peel? We usually peel and slice it, but awesome idea to grate. Will start drinking this at night and before going out to eat. Thank you.
Hi Larina,
If the peel isn’t dry and course, you can eat it! This is the grater I have: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0051T92AY/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=aspiper-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0051T92AY&linkId=76271e2ce164633c0c232667ea59e322
This also works really well for colds. I’ve been making it for years. Although instead of grating the ginger, I peel and cut it into chunks, and instead of lemon wedges, I just squeeze lemon juice straight into the mug. Since I use it for colds and not detox, I always add honey. Cloves also taste really good steeped in.