Energize your day with Ginger Lemon Water, a detoxifying blend of fresh ginger, zesty lemon, and natural sweetness. This comforting drink is your ally in digestion, weight management, and soothing cold-related sore throats.
Select a small piece of ginger, about 2 inches long. Carefully peel off the skin and chop it into small pieces.
Cut half a lemon into thin slices and juice the other half. Keep both aside for later use.
Place a saucepan on medium heat and pour in 1 cup of water, bringing it to a gentle boil.
Add the chopped ginger to the boiling water and reduce the heat to a simmer.
Cover the saucepan with a lid and allow the ginger to steep for 2 to 3 minutes.
After steeping, take the saucepan off the heat and remove the lid, letting the ginger water cool down just a bit.
In a pitcher, place the lemon slices and pour in the freshly squeezed lemon juice along with the ginger water.
Add another 2 cups of warm water to the pitcher and mix everything well.
You can now put in a few extra ginger pieces, a lemon slice, and sweeten with honey if you like. Your healthful Ginger Lemon Water is ready to be served!
To Serve
Enjoy this wholesome Ginger Lemon Water to ease an itchy throat, or as a comforting remedy during times of colds, coughs, and fever.
Notes
For optimal Ginger Lemon Water, consider these tips:
Steeping Ginger: Infuse slices of ginger in boiling water for a few minutes to release its essence. Grating ginger and pressing out the juice is an effective alternative.
Sweetening Naturally: Honey, with its healing properties, is my sweetener of choice. For a plant-based version, maple syrup, coconut sugar, or agave nectar are excellent substitutes.
Salt: For an added mineral boost, replace sweeteners with Himalayan pink salt or Celtic sea salt.
Enhancements: A pinch of black pepper introduces a warming element, and when combined with turmeric, amplifies the health benefits.