Fill your tea kettle (or cooking pot) with fresh cold water. Bring it to a boil.
Squeeze the juice from one lemon. Set aside.
Peel and slice a several slices of ginger root. Set aside.
In a tea cup, add 1-2 T of fresh lemon juice and 3-4 slices of fresh ginger root. Place Once the water comes to a boil pour over the lemon and ginger. Cover with a cloth napkin or tea towel. Let it set 5 minutes. Drink warm tea.