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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, wellnessโ€‘boosting herbal infusion from Costa Rica. Made with cinnamon, ginger, lemon, and turmeric, this metabolismโ€‘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