Citrus Ginger Tea: A Warming Homemade Drink

Citrus ginger tea is a warming homemade drink made from mandarin and lemon slices, pieces of ginger, and mint leaves, steeped in boiling water for 5-7 minutes. Rich, vitamin-packed, and fragrant - exactly what you need in cold, gloomy weather. Drink up and stay healthy!

Citrus Ginger Tea

A warming homemade tea with mandarin, lemon, ginger, and mint, made for one 330 ml cup.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 7 minutes mins

Total Time 12 minutes mins

Servings: 1 cup

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Home cooking

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• boiling water about 330 ml
• 1 mandarin sliced
• 2 slices lemon
• ginger a small piece
• 3 leaves mint
• honey or sugar optional

Method

 

1. Boil the water. Place the mandarin and lemon slices, mint leaves, and ginger pieces in a teapot or mug.
   
2. Pour in the boiling water and let steep for 5-7 minutes. If using sugar, add it right away and press the mandarin slices with a spoon to release their juice.
   
3. If you prefer honey, wait until the tea cools to 50-60°C, add the honey, and press the citrus again. Stay healthy!

Notes

Add honey only once the tea has cooled to 50-60°C.

Tips

• If adding honey, wait until the tea cools to 50-60°C: honey loses its benefits in boiling water.
• Press the mandarin slices with a teaspoon - they'll release their juice and the tea will taste richer.