Ginger-lemon tea
Combining the tangy zest of lemon, warm spice of ginger and coolness of mint, this Indian ginger lemon tea is aromatic and delicious. With its low sugar content, it’s simple, soothing, and diabetes-friendly.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves: 2
Serving size: 200ml
Ingredients
- Water (500ml)
- ½ lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 inch piece of ginger, thinly sliced
- Honey, 2 tsp (10g)
- 4-5 mint leaves
Method
- In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
- Add the sliced lemon, mint leaves and ginger to the boiling water.
- Let it steep for 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavours to infuse.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the tea into mugs.
- Add honey, stir well, and serve hot.
Storage: Store any leftover tea in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Reheat gently before serving.
Nutritional information
Per serving:
Calories - 10kcal
Fat - 0g
Carbohydrate - 2g
Protein - 0g
Sodium - 60mg
Sugar - 2g
Fibre - 0.3g
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