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A warm glass cup of Costa Rican Tea Recipe with a slice of lemon, served on a rustic wooden table with a spoon nearby.

Costa Rican Tea Recipe


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  • Author: Chef Josie
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups (approx. 16 oz total)
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A fragrant, wellness‑boosting herbal infusion from Costa Rica. Made with cinnamon, ginger, lemon, and turmeric, this metabolism‑friendly drink supports digestion and gentle weight loss with every soothing sip, served hot or iced.


Ingredients

  • 4 cups water

  • 2 cinnamon sticks

  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon honey (optional; omit for vegan/unsweetened)

  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder (optional for added health benefits)


Instructions

  • Boil 4 cups water in a pot.

  • Add cinnamon and ginger; simmer for 10 minutes.

  • Strain the tea into a teapot.

  • Stir in lemon juice and honey.

  • Add turmeric if desired.

  • Serve hot or iced.

Notes

Add fresh mint for a cooling variation.

Use raw honey or keep unsweetened for weight loss benefits.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Beverage, Herbal Tea
  • Cuisine: Costa Rican, Wellness

Nutrition

  • Calories: 15 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g (from honey)
  • Sodium: 2 mg
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4 g