This healthy ginger garlic tea recipe is quick and easy, perfect warm or cold. With a lightly spicy flavor and a touch of honey, it’s a great daily boost to help you stay well through winter and fend off colds.

Close-up of a glass of iced ginger garlic tea with a lime slice, served with fresh ginger, garlic, and honey on the side.

Tip: If you love cozy teas, make sure to try bael tea and tamarind tea later!

This ginger tea has a nice kick that might take some getting used to, but it’s packed with health benefits! Use less ginger for a milder taste, reuse ingredients for a second, lighter brew, or steep longer for stronger flavors.

Health benefits of this tea

This drink offers a daily boost with powerful health benefits. I tried ginger shots every morning, but they got boring fast—so I created this versatile tea instead. Serve it warm in winter or chilled in summer!

Hand holding a glass of iced garlic ginger tea with a glass straw, overlooking a natural landscape.

The health benefits of ginger garlic tea include anti-inflammatory effects, protection against cellular damage, improved cognitive health, reduced heart disease risk factors, support for diabetes management, potential anticancer properties, and a strengthened immune system. (source)

It’s also a great go-to when you’re dealing with a sore throat, winter cold, and flu.

Ingredient notes

All ingredients can be found at Asian grocery stores or markets. For precise measurements, check the recipe card at the end of this post.

Ingredients for ginger garlic tea labeled: ginger, garlic, water, honey, and lime.

Fresh garlic cloves
Ginger
Honey – If you don’t have honey, a mild sugar syrup works too—feel free to adjust the sweetness to your taste.
Water
Lime or lemon (optional)

Step-by-step image instructions

Step 1: Add the chopped ginger, peeled garlic, honey, and water to a blender. Blend until you have a smooth, frothy mixture. (If you’d like a warm tea, add just 1/3 of the water to the blender and boil the rest separately.)

Top view of blended ginger and garlic mixture in a blender, showing a smooth, foamy texture.

Step 2: Place a fine mesh strainer over a jar or large mug, then pour the blended ginger-garlic mixture through the strainer—optionally over ice. Press down with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible, leaving the pulp behind. Finish with a slice of lime or lemon for presentation. (For a warm tea, simply combine the strained juice with the boiled water.) Enjoy!

Pouring ginger garlic mixture through a sieve into a jar, with fresh ingredients like lime, honey, and ginger on a woven tray.

Serving suggestions

Warm – Serve with a drizzle of honey and a slice of lemon for extra flavor.
Iced ginger garlic tea – Chill and pour over ice for a refreshing twist, perfect for hot summer days.
Sparkling – Add soda water and ice for a fizzy, refreshing version.
Citrus ginger tea – Mix in fresh lemon or lime juice for a tangy kick that balances the spicy notes.

How to store

Leftovers of this ginger and garlic drink can be stored in the fridge for up to 3–4 days. Just keep it in an airtight container and give it a stir before serving.

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