Description
This comforting non-alcoholic hot toddy is a perfect warm drink for chilly days, blending robust black tea with aromatic spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Enhanced by fresh lemon juice and sweetened with honey, it offers a balanced, soothing flavor ideal for relaxing or supporting wellness.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 1 black tea bag or 2 teaspoons loose leaf black tea
Spices and Water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1-inch piece of ginger root
- ¼ teaspoon whole cloves
- 1¼ cups water
Add-ins
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1-2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Prepare the Tea: Put the black tea into a small teapot or French press and set it aside.
- Simmer the Spices: Break the cinnamon stick into several pieces. Remove and discard the peel from the ginger root then slice it thinly. Add the cinnamon stick pieces, sliced ginger, and whole cloves to a small pot with the water. Set the pot over medium-high heat and bring it to a simmer. Simmer for 3 minutes to extract flavors.
- Steep the Tea: After simmering, carefully pour the hot water and spice mixture over the black tea. Steep everything together for 5 minutes to develop a rich, spiced tea.
- Strain and Sweeten: Strain the tea and spice mixture into a mug to remove solids. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and honey until well combined.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the drink with a slice of lemon and a cinnamon stick if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- This warm and inviting beverage is perfect for cold weather and complements relaxing moments.
- The combination of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves adds warming spices that soothe and enhance flavor.
- Adjust the amount of honey to your preferred sweetness level.
- Using fresh lemon juice brightens the drink and adds a zesty contrast to the warm spices.
- Garnishing with a lemon slice and cinnamon stick makes for a beautiful presentation and an extra boost of aroma.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 300 ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
