Black Pepper Free Bone Broth Lemon Ginger Tea
Warm, golden, and deeply soothing, this mug of bone broth lemon ginger tea is the kind of drink that feels like a hug from the inside out. Simmering the ginger and turmeric directly in the broth pulls out every bit of their earthy, aromatic depth before the bright hit of fresh lemon juice and zest lifts the whole thing into something genuinely craveable. For anyone navigating a black pepper sensitivity, this recipe is a natural fit — it builds serious warmth and complexity through ginger and turmeric alone, with no need for pepper at any stage. That's actually a common sticking point with savory hot drinks and broths, which often sneak in cracked pepper for heat, but this one keeps things clean without sacrificing any boldness. A touch of honey rounds out the sharpness and makes it feel almost medicinal in the best possible way. Strain it into your favorite mug, drop in a lemon slice if you're feeling fancy, and sip it slowly — this one deserves your full attention.
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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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