Beef Free Bone Broth Lemon Ginger Tea
Warm, soothing, and packed with bright flavor, this golden mug of goodness is the kind of drink that feels like a hug from the inside out. Bone broth simmers low and slow with fresh ginger and turmeric until deeply fragrant, then gets a lift from fresh lemon juice and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. The result is something between a savory tonic and a cozy tea — earthy, citrusy, and just a little spicy in the best way. Since the only animal-derived ingredient here is bone broth, it fits comfortably into a beef-free approach as long as you reach for chicken or pork broth, which are widely available and work beautifully in this recipe. A pinch of sea salt rounds everything out and makes the flavors pop in a way that's surprisingly satisfying. It comes together in under fifteen minutes and strains clean into two mugs, so it's as easy to make as it is to drink. Whether you're fighting off a chill, soothing a scratchy throat, or just craving something nourishing, this one delivers.
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2 servings
- 2 cups bone broth
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp honey, or to taste
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
For serving
- 1 thin slice fresh lemon, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the bone broth, sliced ginger, turmeric, and lemon zest in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce to medium-low and cook for 8 minutes, until the broth is fragrant and the ginger has softened.
- 2
Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, honey, and sea salt until the honey dissolves.
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