Description
A flavorful and effective Zepbound alternative made from green tea, fresh ginger, cinnamon, and lemon. This natural metabolism-boosting drink supports energy and fat-burning without synthetic supplements. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for any wellness routine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups filtered water
- 2 green tea bags (or 2 tsp loose leaf green tea)
- 1 inch fresh ginger root, thinly sliced (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
- 1 cinnamon stick (or ½ tsp ground cinnamon)
- 1 tablespoon raw honey (or stevia to taste)
- ½ lemon, juiced (or 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar)
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Optional: 1 tsp coconut oil, fresh mint leaves, or 1 tsp turmeric powder
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups of filtered water to a rolling boil in a saucepan.
- Reduce heat and add sliced ginger and cinnamon stick. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add green tea bags or loose tea. Steep for 4 minutes.
- Strain into your cup using a fine-mesh strainer.
- Add raw honey while tea is warm and stir to dissolve.
- Squeeze in lemon juice and optionally add cayenne pepper. Stir and enjoy.
Notes
Avoid boiling green tea to preserve its antioxidants. Always add honey after steeping. Drink fresh or refrigerate up to 24 hours. Adjust spice levels to your preference. Perfect for morning, pre-workout, or mid-afternoon energy support.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Steeped
- Cuisine: Wellness
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (16 oz)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg