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Lemon Ginger Cinnamon Water (Tea!)

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A comforting and healthy lemon ginger cinnamon water (tea) perfect for cozy days.  Easy to make and packed with flavor and wellness benefits!

Ingredients

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1-inch piece of fresh ginger

2 cups/480ml filtered water

½ a Ceylon cinnamon stick

One strip of lemon peel

Lemon slices and/or fresh lemon juice for serving.

Sweetener of choice to taste.

Instructions

  1. Peel and grate ginger on a microplane or box grater.
  2. Combine ginger, water, cinnamon stick and lemon peel in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.
  3. Lower heat to a bare simmer (just a few bubbles along the sides) for 5 minutes to infuse.
  4. Strain tea through a fine mesh strainer into warmed teapot or cups and add lemon slices and/or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
  5. Serve hot with sweetener of choice to taste.

Notes

  • Variations: For Ginger Lemon Tea, omit the cinnamon. For Ginger Cinnamon Tea, omit the lemon.
  • Make-Ahead: Tea can be made ahead and re-heated as needed.
  • Dietary Info: Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo
  • Don’t be afraid to experiment! Add a little honey, maple syrup, or even a pinch of cayenne pepper to customize the flavor to your liking.

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