Nitrate & Nitrite Free Bone Broth Lemon Ginger Tea
Warm, restorative, and deeply comforting, this savory-meets-citrusy drink is the kind of thing you'll want to curl up with on a slow morning or whenever you need a little reset. Fresh ginger simmers gently in bone broth alongside turmeric and lemon zest, coaxing out a rich, aromatic depth that feels almost medicinal in the best possible way. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a touch of honey stirred in at the end keep everything bright and balanced without tipping into overpowering sweetness. For anyone navigating processed meat and packaged food aisles with a wary eye, this recipe is a breath of fresh air — every single ingredient is whole and unprocessed, with no cured or preserved components in sight. Bone broth can sometimes be a tricky ingredient to source cleanly, so checking for a plain, additive-free version is the one step worth taking before you start. The whole thing comes together in under fifteen minutes and strains into two mugs with almost no cleanup. It's simple, nourishing, and genuinely delicious.
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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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