Whether you have got a tough cold to deal with, or are just looking for a refreshing and light drink to sip on this winter, this lemon honey coriander tea tea could be the perfect choice.
The tea will warm your body and soothe your throat. Plus, it is a great caffeine free drink to sip on and boost your immunity at the same time.
What’s more- putting it together is super easy too! Here is what you will need to do.
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Ingredients For the Recipe
You will need just five simple ingredients to make the lemon honey coriander tea.
- Water: 1.5 cups
- Tea leaves/powder: 1 tbsp
- Coriander stem/stalks: 9-10 3 inch stalks
- Lemon juice: ½ tablespoon (for 1 portion)
- Honey: 1 teaspoon or as per taste (for 1 portion)
How to Make the Lemon Honey Coriander Tea
Got all your ingredients ready? Here is what you will need to do to make the lemon honey coriander tea.
Heat water in a saucepan. Add the tea leaves and bring the mixture to a boil.
Add the coriander stalks and let the mixture simmer for 4-5 minutes.
Next, take cups or glasses as per choice. Add in the lemon juice and honey.
Using a strainer, pour the prepared tea mixture and mix with a spoon.
Serve hot.
Frequently Asked Questions
To boost the antibacterial, antiviral and anti inflammatory properties of this tea, you can also add a small piece of fresh ginger or a pinch of ginger powder into it.
If you have some fresh mint leaves, they can also be a wonderful addition to the tea and can amp up the nutritional value of this herbal tea.
I would recommend making this tea fresh and enjoying it right away. This isn’t one of those recipes that you can prep and make in advance.
All the beneficial properties of the tea are best utilized when the tea is prepared and consumed fresh.
Tips & Tricks to Make the Lemon Honey Coriander Tea
While making this lemon honey coriander tea is super easy, you might want to take note of these little tips and tricks as well.
- I used honey as a natural sweetener for the tea, but you could also just use plain sugar if you want to
- Looking for a natural sweetener that’s vegan too? Try using maple syrup.
- Palm sugar crystals are another great choice to opt for if you’re looking for a healthier sweetener for this tea.
- I would recommend using fresh lemon juice for this recipe. It will give the perfect flavor you are looking for. Bottled lemon juice can work in a pinch, but if you can, stick to freshly squeezed lemon juice for maximum aroma and flavor.
- If you don’t have lemon juice, just use some lemon grass to get that citrusy flavor and anti-inflammatory action to the tea.
- If you don’t have the fresh coriander that the recipe calls for- you can just use some finely crushed coriander seeds instead.
Serving Ideas & Suggestions
This soothing lemon honey coriander tea is best enjoyed on a cold winter night or morning. Thanks to its detox action, it can be a great drink to start your day with, or just have at any time of the day that you need a little pick me up.
Enjoyed this flavorful and soothing tea? Inspired to try some more herbal tea recipes? Here are a few good ones to try out.
📖 Recipe
Lemon Honey Coriander Tea
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Water
- 1 tablespoon Tea leaves/powder
- 9-10 Coriander stem/stalks , 3 inch stalks
- ½ tablespoon Lemon juice, As per taste for 1 portion
- 1 teaspoon Honey, As per taste for 1 portion
Instructions
- Heat water in a saucepan. Add the tea leaves and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the coriander stalks and let the mixture simmer for 4-5 minutes.
- Next, take cups or glasses as per choice. Add in the lemon juice and honey.
- Using a strainer, pour the prepared tea mixture and mix with a spoon.
- Serve hot.
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