This is my go-to detox lemon ginger tea! I call it my detox lemon ginger cleanse! It's filled with antioxidants, makes me feel ready for the day, plus there's also cayenne pepper!
The lemon ginger tea is a fantastic recipe and the health benefits to this tea are great! This tea is super refreshing and it great either hot or cold! It is a great way to jump-start the day!
As many of you regulars know, I had a stroke a few years ago. That has led to also being diagnosed with a myriad of things, including an autoimmune disease. I decided to focus on the positive! Making small changes in my diet has really helped me!
I cut out a lot of sugar and I use natural sweeteners. Rarely will I use white flour in cooking. Most importantly, I eat in moderation, exercise regularly, lost 40 pounds and continue to focus on the positive things in my life!
I have to thank the hubs for the addition of ginger and cayenne to this detox tea! He tried different spices to flavor the tea and made me this Detox Lemon Ginger Green Tea while I was recuperating.
Considering his entire recipe index consists of making English Muffin pizza ....the Hubs created greatness! This is now my favorite way to start the day!
One of the things I talk to my wonderful doctors about is the foods, spices, and herbs that really add a nutritional benefit to our daily living.
Benefits of Drinking Detox Lemon Ginger Green Tea:
- Green Tea increases your metabolism, which helps with weight loss.
- For people with high blood pressure and cholesterol, green tea can aid in reducing both ailments.
- I have even heard its great for your skin.
- My doctors and the Hubs turned me onto cayenne pepper, a great detox. It makes you sweat and gets all the yuck out of your system. Also great for congestion so I go a little heavier with it when I feel a cold coming on! Win-win!
- Ginger is medicinal and is just amazing for the body! Anything I can add it to makes me happy!
Combining these ingredients gives us this amazing detox tea!
Can l drink ginger tea cold?
Absolutely! Lemon Ginger Green Tea is awesome either hot or cold! We have it both ways all the time. I keep a cold pitcher in the fridge and we always have hot tea in the morning. I prefer decaffeinated tea as I cannot have too much caffeine in my diet.
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Tools to make Lemon Ginger Green Tea:
- Tea Pot and Infuser: I love this teapot when I use loose tea! My go-to gift for every tea lover as well!
- Loose Green Tea or Green Tea Bags: both options work well with this recipe.
- Organic Ground Turmeric: You will want to use a good organic turmeric and this is a personal favorite!
This is a great recipe because you can adjust according to your likes and needs. I don't add honey to mine. The hubs loves a little more cayenne! Feel free to play around with the ingredients!
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How to make Ginger Tea:
- If making in a saucepan, use medium heat on the stovetop, add water, green tea, lemon juice, chopped ginger, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, turmeric to the saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, reduce and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Strain into a large measuring cup.
- Pour into tea mugs.
- Check for sweetness and add sweetness if needed.
- If making in a teapot, with loose tea, add to the tea ball the same ingredients from step 1, close the ball, and place in the teapot.
- Bring the water to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pour tea into teacups!
Everyday Tip - When purchasing fresh ginger, I buy it in bulk. you can easily peel the ginger, mince, grate, or chop the ginger. Place the ginger in ice-cube trays. Once frozen put into a freezer safe bag for future use!
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Detox Lemon Ginger Green Tea
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a teapot or saucepan, over medium heat combine the water, green tea bags, lemon juice, chopped ginger, ground cayenne pepper, cinnamon, turmeric, and honey or agave.
- Bring to a boil, turn heat down to simmer so flavors blend, about 5 minutes.
- Pour into mugs. Can drink hot or refrigerated for later.
Nutrition
Notes
- Note 1: Use sweetener of choice or none as I do!
- This is our go-to tea! I tend to use loose tea or dried flowers to make my tea. I use a tea ball to hold the herb. Regular green tea bags will work also!
- Keep it Vegan by either using Agave. Test the tea, you may not need a sweetener. Lately, I don't sweeten at all.
- Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
Pat
Eileen , Thank you for sharing . I would love to know how much whole cloves would you add ? What other herbs are great in it & how much ? Thank you & have a blessed day ... Pat
Eileen xo
Hi Pat, Great question!! When I add cloves, I don't necessarily measure how many go in but generally, I'd add about 4 whole cloves to the pot. If using dried cloves about 1/8 teaspoon. Other herbs to the tea would be basil, thyme, and even rosemary are best added as fresh herbs but I have done these using dry herbs at about 1/8 teaspoon. You can always add more spice if needed.
Lavender, mint, spearmint, and chamomile are other herbs that can be used as a great. I hope this helps, if you have any other questions, please feel free to ask. I hope you enjoy the tea and have a fantastic day.
Robbin Bowens
This is great information. I 've wanted to try a detox and this one seems more natural. I will let you know how it worked for me. Thanks
Eileen xo
Awesome Robbin. I hope you enjoy it and please let me know how it works for you.
Khadijat
Can I made it without cinnamon....can I add clove
Eileen xo
Absolutely, Khadijat. Cloves would be an awesome addition. You can also leave out the cinnamon. Enjoy.
Joe
I just made this with a couple of table spoons of frsh ginger, a sprinkle of cayenne, juice of two lemons, and ten tea bags. Simmered it all in a tea pots worth of water. then put it in a pitcher and added enough filtered cold water to make a gallon. Spicy and delicious!
Eileen xo
Love it Joe! I am so happy you enjoy the tea. I thank you so much for letting me know the recipe worked for you and you enjoy it.
Tazeen
I don’t have cayenne pepper - is it really important for the recipe ?
I don’t have raw honey but have organic honey - is that equally good ?
Is this for weight loss or cleansing ? As I have severe constipation issues too 🙁 but want too loses weight !
I have. To drink it everyday or one day ?
Eileen xo
HiTazeen, you can make this without the cayenne for a not spicy tea. Organic honey can be used. We enjoy this every morning for a cleansing tea. You can use it as you see fit. I hope this answers your questions, enjoy.
Connie Frank
Could you use dried ground ginger?
Eileen xo
Yes Connie, you can use ground ginger in the tea. I would start with 1/4 of a teaspoon and add more as your tastebuds prefer. We use the fresh ginger because it is so easy to get and I use it in many recipes. Let me know if you have any other questions. Enjoy the tea.
Julio
Eileen I love your blog, I truely enjoyed reading this article. Can you tell me which plug in do you use to make the recipes, please!!
Eileen xo
Thank you, Julio, I use WPRP, it's awesome. I am glad you enjoy my site!
Evelyn Carter
Hope this isn't a silly question. How much of a difference is green tea from the other teas you see in the store? I see so many kinds on the shelf that it feels overwhelming because I can't tell which is good and which isn't.
Eileen xo
Evelyn, I am not a nutritionist but when I choose a green tea, I look at the ingredients to see what is the most natural. No extra sweeteners. Also look for the antioxidant benefits. I hope that helps, let me know if you have any other questions!
Eileen xo
Kwakopi, This tea is a great start to any day. I share many low-calorie recipes. I hope you stay strong in your quest to lose weight and exercise.
Andy Bishop
Thanks for sharing your recipe! We enjoyed it!
Eileen xo
Thank you so much Andy! Appreciate that you have taken the time to let me know how the detox tea worked for you! I am so glad you enjoy the tea! We drink it everyday!
Karen
The green tea lemon ginger cayenne pepper Elon cinnamon turmeric tea will make you loose weight. Right
How many cups a day should you drink
I don't know what you mean by website
Eileen xo
Hi Karen, I drink this tea daily, approx 2 cups a day. One in the morning and in the early afternoon. As far as losing weight, green tea helps with your metabolism which can help with weight loss. I am not a doctor so I cannot provide specific weight loss advice. I eat in moderation and I walk a lot. As for your question concerning a website? I am not sure what your question is there? I hope I answered your questions
reena santos
I would love to add some honey and mint leaves in there! This is a great recipe, Thanks for sharing.
Eileen xo
that would also be delicious
Nicole | The Professional Mom Project
This looks lovely and I think it would make an awesome iced tea. Thanks for the recipe
Cathy Mini
I always heard about detox teas but never actually tried them. This sounds amazing, so I guess I should give it a try!
Eileen xo
I hope you try it. I love this one
Lisa Rios
I love green tea so much as they have lots of health benefits. I usually add honey to my green tea, but With the combination of Lemon & Ginger I am sure this is going to be more healthy to try out anytime!
Martina Williams
In summer, I like to use the same combination but making lemonade instead of tea. In the hot weather it's very healthy and very refreshing.
Eileen xo
That sound delicious as well
Eileen xo
Val, I will keep your husband in my prayers and I hope he continues to have better health. Keep in touch with me, please!
Marielle Altenor
A heart attack, that's no joke at all. Glad that you recovered, and the lifestyle changes you've made has helped you stay on track of your health. We could all benefit from this detox lemon ginger green tea.
Eileen xo
I actually did not have a heart attack. A stroke is very different. hope you enjoy the detox tea
Berlin
Would want to try your lemon ginger tea someday. I remember when inised to work and had cough, i drop by a coffee shop near our office and would drink some ginger mint tea. I think this lemon ginger is close to that.
Eileen xo
Yes perfect any day but really great for a cough
Mardene Carr
Sounds like a very refreshing way to detox to me. I love ginger in
Dawn McAlexander
I like things a little spicier. I would probably enjoy your husband's additions to the recipe. I do love a good hot tea, I can't deny that.
Eileen xo
He loves lots of spice too
Lalia Frolick
This sounds very enjoyable. I drink green tea on a daily basis lately, but I usually only think to use lemon or ginger when someone is sick and I make a concoction with echinacea tea!
Eileen xo
I hope you try it
Life as a Convert
I don't really give into the whole detox hoopla, but I think this would be a delicious tea just to drink.
Enricoh Alfonzo
wow! i love grean tea so I definitely want to try out your unique recipe of lemon ginger grean tea. Sounds like it would be a brilliant detox
Ana De- Jesus
This looks like the perfect detox tea and I love anything ginger. Cayenne Pepper would be great for the flu I have now.
Elizabeth O.
This tea is really easy to put together. It would be nice to do a detox at least once a month to get rid of toxins and the fat that's stuck in our system! I think this is a nice mix and it's definitely made to improve your metabolism.
Ali
This sounds like such a soothing and helpful tea recipe. I love fresh ginger, it's so delicious!
Eileen xo
I hope you try it. so tasty
Anna nuttall
Yum love ginger green tea. I drink loads in the summer...
oana79
Sounds like a wonderfully refreshing tea but I could never add cayenne pepper to it, it would make me sneeze for hours,lol!
Eileen xo
Oh my, then please don't 🙂 maybe add turmeric or just the lemon
Liz Mays
I love it even more knowing your hubs helped come up with it for you. The cayenne pepper is awesome!
Courtney Gillard
I would love to add some honey in there! This is a great recipe, I will try it!
Amer
My Mom keeps on lecturing me about ginger tea for detox because I eat crappy food all the time. I'm glad it works for you.
Eileen xo
I hope you try it, Moms know best 🙂
Amy Jones
This os one of my favorite teas in the world, it works wonders! I don't think I could say i like any teaas much ad this one, and the ginger gives it a special touch
Azlin Bloor
Lovely, one of our favourite drinks, anytime of the year. I don't use teabags ever, so we either make it with loose green tea or matcha.
Nicole Escat
I like this combination. Would you mind if I add some teaspoons of cinnamon and honey?
Melanie Smith
This recipe is so good. It has a lot of benefits. My husband would love it.
michelle mink
I have always wanted to try a detox tea so I am so excited to have found this. I love that it has lemon in it!
Eileen xo
I am so glad you enjoy! Let me know how it worked for you
Carol Cassara
This tea has my name all over it, with flavors I love. I don't know if detox tea really works or not but I like the concept a lot.
tara pittman
I need to start drinking detox teas. Thanks for the recipe