Description
A warm and comforting non-alcoholic hot toddy featuring a blend of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves simmered with black tea. Enhanced with fresh lemon juice and honey, this cozy drink offers a perfect balance of spicy, citrusy, and sweet flavors, ideal for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 1 black tea bag or 2 teaspoons loose leaf black tea
Spices and Flavorings
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1-inch piece of ginger root
- ¼ teaspoon whole cloves
Liquids and Sweeteners
- 1¼ cups water
- 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 aside to be infused later.
- Simmer the Spices: Break the cinnamon stick into several pieces. Peel the ginger root and slice it thinly. Add the cinnamon pieces, sliced ginger, cloves, and water to a small pot. Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer, letting the spices steep for 3 minutes to release their flavors.
- Combine Tea and Spiced Water: Carefully pour the hot spiced water over the black tea leaves in the teapot or French press. Let steep for 5 minutes to infuse the tea with the warm spice flavors.
- Strain and Sweeten: Strain the mixture into a mug to remove the spices and tea leaves. Stir in fresh lemon juice and honey until well combined.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, garnish with a slice of lemon and a cinnamon stick for an inviting presentation. Serve warm and enjoy the soothing flavors.
Notes
- This non-alcoholic hot toddy is perfect for cozying up on chilly days with its warm and inviting spice blend.
- Simmering the cinnamon, ginger, and cloves draws out their robust flavors, creating a comforting base.
- Using fresh lemon juice adds a bright, zesty contrast to the warm spices.
- Honey balances the flavors with natural sweetness while soothing the throat.
- For a decorative touch, garnish with a lemon slice and cinnamon stick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 82 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 18 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
