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Ginger, lemon, and honey tea are commonly used to handle colds and sinus infections. All of these ingredients contain powerful anti-inflammatory properties. Lemon juice provides powerful digestive enzymes, while Ginger stimulates digestion. Ginger tea is generally regarded as safe for most people to consume daily. A cup of ginger tea daily can help your digestive system and prevent indigestion, nausea, and heartburn. However, if you intend to consume a large amount daily, you should consult your doctor, especially if you are on any medications.

Ginger’s generic name, Zingiber, is derived from the Greek zingiberis, which comes from the Sanskrit name of the spice, singabera. Ginger originated in Maritime Southeast Asia and was used as a flavoring agent long before history was formally recorded. Ginger was likely domesticated first by the Austronesian peoples. It was transported with them throughout the Indo-Pacific during the Austronesian expansion, reaching as far as Hawaii.

Citron is one of the three naturally occurring wild species of citrus (the others are pomelo and mandarin). That means even lemon is an old and naturally occurring hybrid that draws most of its genetic heritage from the citron. The name “lemon” first appeared around 1350–1400, from the Middle English word limon. Limon is an Old French word, indicating that the lemon entered England via France. The Old French derives from the Italian limone, which dates back to the Arabic laymun or limun, from the Persian word limun.

How to make lemon ginger tea

1. Boil 1 cup of water: Boil a pot of water. We use an electric tea kettle (we also use it for our morning coffee).
2. Peel and grate the Ginger, and place in a tea strainer: Peel the Ginger with a spoon, then grate it.
3. Steep it: Fill up a mug with boiling water.
4. Stir in the lemon and honey: Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and honey to the glass. Allow standing for 5 minutes.

Drink ginger lemon tea before bed to provide a moment of mindfulness. Having comforting rituals, like a nightly cup of lemon-ginger tea, can give you a moment of quiet reflection. Think of it as an opportunity to practice mindfulness. Mindfulness practice is not just for relaxation; it can also be a health booster and the ginger lemon honey tea, a life sweetener. 

Beba té de jengibre, miel y limón antes de acostarse para brindar un momento de atención plena. Tener rituales reconfortantes, como una taza de té de limón, miel y jengibre todas las noches, puede brindarle un momento de reflexión tranquila. Piense en ello como una oportunidad para practicar la atención plena. La práctica de la atención plena no es solo para relajarse; también puede ser un potenciador de la salud y el té de jengibre, miel y limón, un edulcorante de vida. (EZM)