MSG Free Bone Broth Lemon Ginger Tea
Warming, restorative, and deeply satisfying, this golden mug of bone broth, lemon, and ginger is the kind of drink that feels like it's actually doing something good for you. Store-bought broths and flavored teas are notorious for sneaking in glutamates, yeast extracts, and "natural flavors" that can be hard to vet — making a homemade version like this one a genuinely smart move. Every ingredient here is clean and straightforward: real bone broth, fresh ginger, ground turmeric, lemon juice, a little zest, honey, and sea salt. Simmering the ginger and turmeric directly in the broth pulls out their flavor and warmth before a quick strain leaves you with a smooth, beautifully fragrant liquid. The honey rounds out the brightness of the lemon without masking it, and that pinch of sea salt ties everything together in a way that feels surprisingly complex. It's the kind of recipe you'll want to keep on rotation through cold season and beyond.
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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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