This here ginger cinnamon lemon tea, it’s somethin’ else. I tell ya, it’s good for what ails ya. My bones get achy, my nose gets runny, and this tea, it helps. It’s easy to make, too. You just need some stuff, that’s all.

First, you gotta have ginger. That’s the root, looks kinda funny, but it’s the best. You just peel it and chop it up. Some folks grate it, but choppin’ is fine. You don’t need a whole lot, just a good chunk. Maybe like, your thumb size. That’s plenty. This ginger, it’s strong stuff. Helps with the belly, you know? If you’re feelin’ queasy, or your stomach’s just rumbly, this here ginger will settle it right down. Heard some folks say ginger might not be good if you got blood problems and take some blood medicine. But mostly, it is safe and good.

Then you need cinnamon. The stick kind, not the powder. The powder is okay for some things, but for this tea, you want the stick. It’s like a little log, you know? You just break off a piece of that cinnamon stick. Don’t need the whole thing. Just a bit. Cinnamon is good for you too. It helps keep the bad stuff out of ya, the stuff that makes you sick. Some people say cinnamon and ginger together help you lose weight and feel better! I don’t know about that, but it sure tastes good.

And then, you gotta have a lemon. A nice, juicy lemon. You just cut that lemon in half, and squeeze the juice right into the pot. Lemon is full of that vitamin C. Everyone knows vitamin C is good for ya. Keeps the colds away, that’s what they say. And it makes the tea taste all bright and, well, lemony. You can also throw in a slice of lemon for the look of it if you want.

Now, some folks like to put honey in it. That’s fine too. Honey is good, especially if your throat is scratchy. It coats it all nice and smooth. And it makes the tea a little sweet. I like a spoonful of honey in mine. But you don’t have to put honey in if you don’t want to. This tea, it’s good either way.

So, you got your ginger, your cinnamon, your lemon. Now you just need water. Plain old water. You put all that stuff in a pot with the water. Not too much water, just enough to cover everything good. Then you put it on the stove and let it get hot. Not boilin’ hot, just simmerin’. You know, little bubbles, not big ones.

• Ginger – good for the tummy
• Cinnamon – keeps the bad stuff away
• Lemon – full of vitamin C
• Honey – good for a sore throat, optional

You let it simmer for a while. Maybe ten, fifteen minutes. The longer it simmers, the stronger it gets. You don’t want it too strong, or it’ll be bitter. Just let it simmer until it smells good. You’ll know. It smells like ginger and cinnamon and lemon all mixed together. It’s a good smell, a warm smell.

Then you just pour it in a cup. You can use a strainer if you don’t want the little pieces of ginger and cinnamon in your tea. I don’t mind ’em. They settle to the bottom anyway. Then you just sip it slow. It’s hot, so be careful. Don’t burn your tongue. And it feels good to drink. Warms you up from the inside out. Some folks say if you eat too much ginger, it makes you feel bad. But I never eat that much. Just in tea is good. This tea, it’s my go-to. My throat’s sore, I drink this. If I feel under the weather, I make this. It’s good.

This here ginger cinnamon lemon tea, it’s a cure-all, almost. It’s good for what ails ya. You are feeling a little sick? Make this tea. You are feeling tired? Make this tea. You can even drink it when you are feeling great. It tastes good.

Now some city folks, they might add other stuff to it. I heard some people put this orange powder called turmeric. They make it all fancy. But you don’t need all that. Just ginger, cinnamon, lemon, and maybe some honey. That’s all you need for a good cup of tea. Just remember, this here tea, it’s good for the body, but mostly it’s just a good warm drink. It’s simple, and it’s good.

So next time you’re feelin’ a little under the weather, or you just want somethin’ warm and good to drink, remember this here ginger cinnamon lemon tea. It’s easy to make, and it’s good for ya. And it tastes good, too. That’s the most important part, right? Somethin’ that tastes good and makes you feel good, too. It makes your belly feel good, and it makes your throat feel good. It is an all-around good drink. You just try it. You’ll see. You’ll be makin’ this tea all the time, just like me. It is cheap, too. Just some ginger, some cinnamon, and a lemon. That’s all you need. Try it sometime. It will make you feel better. I promise.