Pregnancy Friendly Lemon Ginger Tea
Warm, soothing, and made with just a handful of real ingredients, this simple tea is exactly the kind of comfort drink that feels like a hug in a mug. Fresh ginger is the star here — simmered low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, drawing out all that warming, slightly spicy goodness. A squeeze of lemon brightens everything up, and a touch of honey rounds it out with gentle sweetness you can dial up or down to taste. During pregnancy, nausea and digestive discomfort are real, and ginger has long been a go-to natural remedy for settling an uneasy stomach. Because this recipe uses only whole, recognizable ingredients — fresh ginger root, real lemon juice, and honey — there's no guesswork about what's actually in your cup. It comes together in about fifteen minutes on the stovetop, making it an easy ritual to reach for morning, afternoon, or any time you need a little relief.
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2 servings
- 2 cups water
- 1 oz fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced (about a 2-inch piece)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 1–2 tsp honey, or to taste
For serving
- 2 thin lemon slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water and sliced ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, until the liquid is fragrant and pale golden.
- 2
Remove from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice and honey, adjusting honey to your preferred sweetness.
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