Fat-Burning Lemon & Ginger Detox Tea
Fresh ginger and lemon steep together into a warm, low-calorie tea with a pinch of cayenne for heat.
This tea is about as simple as hot drinks get: sliced ginger simmered in water for a few minutes, then strained into cups with fresh lemon slices, a little honey, and a pinch of cayenne if you want some heat. Slicing the ginger thin rather than in thick coins helps it release its flavor faster during the short simmer.
Because it's built almost entirely on water, ginger, and lemon, it stays extremely low in calories, which makes it an easy addition alongside meals for anyone tracking intake as part of a weight-loss routine. Cayenne is optional, but a small pinch adds warmth without adding any real calories.
Serve warm right after straining, and sip slowly. reheating it gently if it cools before you finish the cup.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water — filtered
- 1 inch fresh ginger root — sliced thin
- 1/2 medium lemon — sliced
- 1 teaspoon honey — optional, for sweetness
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper — optional, for extra metabolism boost
Instructions
- 1Bring 2 cups of water to a gentle boil in a saucepan.
- 2Add sliced ginger and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse.
- 3Strain into cups, then add lemon slices.
- 4Stir in honey (if using) and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- 5Serve warm and enjoy as a cleansing, fat-burning detox tea.