Gut Friendly Bone Broth Lemon Ginger Tea
Warm, savory, and gently bright with citrus, this soothing drink sits somewhere between a healing tonic and a cozy cup of tea — and it genuinely delivers on both fronts. Bone broth brings a rich, collagen-packed base that supports the gut lining, while fresh ginger simmers low and slow to release its natural digestive compounds without any harshness. A pinch of turmeric adds its golden hue and anti-inflammatory depth, and the fresh lemon juice and zest cut right through the richness with a clean, zippy finish. A touch of honey rounds everything out so it never tastes medicinal — just really, really good. It comes together in one small saucepan and strains into two mugs in under fifteen minutes, making it an easy addition to a morning routine or a wind-down ritual at night. If you've been looking for something that actually feels nourishing rather than just trendy, this is the one to keep on rotation.
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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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