Legume Free Bone Broth Lemon Ginger Tea
Warm, savory, and gently bright with citrus, this mug of simmered broth is the kind of thing you reach for when you need something deeply comforting but light enough to sip any time of day. Fresh ginger and turmeric steep right into the bone broth, building a fragrant, golden base that feels almost medicinal in the best possible way. A squeeze of lemon juice and a little honey balance the savory depth with just enough sweetness and tang to make every sip interesting. Because the whole recipe is built around broth, aromatics, and a drizzle of honey, there is nothing here to worry about on the legume front — no hidden bean-based thickeners, no soy, no pea protein. It comes together in under fifteen minutes on the stovetop and strains clean into two mugs, so cleanup is practically nonexistent. Float a thin lemon slice on top and it looks almost too pretty to drink — almost.
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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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