Ginger lemon honey tea (1 piece)

Use less honey—try measuring 1 teaspoon or less, then gradually reduce it further as your taste adapts.

Make the tea primarily fresh ginger and lemon with hot water; avoid adding sugar, syrups, or sweetened lemon mixes.

Sweeten with stevia or monk-fruit extract instead of additional honey if you want more sweetness.

Have the tea with a protein- and fat-containing snack such as a boiled egg, plain Greek yogurt, or a small handful of nuts rather than drinking it on an empty stomach.

Drink the tea after or alongside a balanced meal instead of between meals when you are very hungry.

Take a 10–15 minute easy walk after drinking it to help moderate the post-drink rise.