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.
Hi Sommer,
Could I add one or two or more leaves of fresh holly basil to this? Or even green tea?
Many thanks in advance
Hi Violeta,
Absolutely!
Hi , could i use Lemon juice in place of the Lemon half ? Thank you
Hi Monica,
Sure! However, it’s best when fresh. :)
I have made this and also chilled it in the fridge w chia inside to drink they the next day, YUMM
Can I boil water with ginger n lemon???
Hi Khyati,
It’s best to steep the lemon and ginger in hot water, so the flavor is bright. Ginger tends to lose its flavor as it cooks.
How often can you drink it, I made it w/o the honey I loved it, I just want to know how much is too much drinking through the day
Hi for this to work does it have to be fresh ingredients or can I us ground ginger and sqeezy lemon
Hi Kerry,
It will definitely taste better with freeze ingredients, but it will still work as a detoxifier even with dried and pre-squeezed products.
My Husband and i came across this recipe for detox and wanted to try to it we have tryed. Several detox teas but this one seems to work and work fast. Its A MUST TRY.
Hi
Could I make a concentrated batch and freeze in an ice cube tray and add a couple cubes to boiling water? 🤔
Hi Anna,
What a great idea! Let me know how it turns out. :)
Hi, cant wait to try! I was just wondering can you use lime instead of lemon?
Hi Hannah,
Yes, you can use lime as well. Although personally I think it tastes better with lemon. :)
Great recipe . . . Delicious drink. Thank you. Rock’n’Roll!!!
Are the calories with or without honey?
Hi Madison,
This is calculated with honey. :)
Can I drink this cold
Hi Katie,
Absolutely! We sometimes make a big batch and keep it in the fridge. :)
Do I have to remove the ginger or the lemons?…Or can I stored them in a pitcher and leave in the refrigerator, if so for how long?
Hi Debra,
You could definitely leave them in for 2-4 days in the refrigerator. :)
How you make big batch store it in ref.
Hi Josie!
I like to make it in a pitcher… So if you have a big 12-16 cup pitcher, you can use the “serving slider” in the recipe form to multiply the ingredients. :)
Gorgeous photos and blog! I drink lemon water each morning but these additions sound like good ones! Thanks.