Honey, Lemon and Ginger Tea

Besides coffee- this drink is my favorite.  It's super healthy for you, easy to make and tastes amazing!  It's SO good, even the kid likes it!  We drink this most often during the Fall and Winter months but it's good all year round!

I like to mix up all the ingredients ahead of time and store in a canning jar in the fridge.  Then when I want to make up a cup of tea- all I have to do it add the pre made ingredients to my hot water.  Easy peasy!  

Three Simple Ingredients

Here's how you make it:

1 cup raw local honey- organic

1 organic lemon, thinly sliced

1 "thumb" sized piece fresh ginger, peeled & diced

Simply combine- no need to squeeze the lemons and store in the fridge.  Make a few jars of this and give the ingredients plenty of time to combine and blend in the fridge.

To make the tea, simply add 2-4 tablespoons of your honey, lemon and ginger to 8 ounces hot water.  My son doesn't like it as strong, so he gets 2 tablespoons.  I, on the other hand, LOVE this stuff- so I prefer it nice and strong!

Why do we drink this?  Besides the fact that it tastes great- these three ingredients are powerhouses of health and well being.

HONEY

Helps to soothe a sore throat and acts as a natural cough suppressant.  It also boosts your body's immune system.  Always buy local raw honey if you can as this has the added benefit of pollen specific to your area which helps protect you against local seasonal allergies.  It also relieves aches and pains, stabilizes blood sugar and blood pressure and helps to calm your nerves.

LEMON

A natural antioxidant that helps boost your immune system and provide much needed Vitamin C.  Helps to get rid of the toxins in your body.  Reduces inflammation and swelling.  Helps to prevent against cancer, stroke and heart disease.  Acts as a digestive aid and helps to cleanse your liver.

GINGER

Great for calming an upset stomach and digestive issues, including nausea, morning sickness and diarrhea.  Aids in detoxification of the body and acts as an anti inflammatory and antioxidant.  Also great for relief from arthritis, menstrual cramps and muscle pain.