Ingredients
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- 1 cup hot water
- 1–2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey (or to taste)
- Optional: 2–3 slices fresh ginger
- Optional: pinch of cinnamon or turmeric
Instructions
- Boil water using a kettle or saucepan.
- Let the water cool for about 1 minute (so it’s hot but not boiling).
- Pour the hot water into a mug.
- Add fresh lemon juice and stir.
- Add honey and mix until fully dissolved.
- Add optional ingredients like ginger or cinnamon if desired.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon as needed.
- Serve warm and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Avoid adding honey to boiling water to preserve its natural properties.
- Adjust lemon and honey ratios to suit your taste.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg