Low Sodium Chamomile Lavender Honey Tea
This floral, golden tea is the kind of thing you want waiting for you at the end of a long day — warm, fragrant, and genuinely soothing. Dried chamomile and culinary lavender steep together to create a delicate, aromatic base, while fresh ginger adds a gentle warmth that keeps it from feeling too precious. A touch of turmeric gives the brew that beautiful golden hue and a subtle earthiness that rounds everything out. Raw honey sweetens it naturally, and a small squeeze of lemon juice brightens the whole cup if you're in the mood for a little lift. Because none of the ingredients carry added sodium, this is a completely clean, wholesome drink you can enjoy without a second thought. It comes together in one small saucepan with barely any effort, making it just as practical on a weeknight as it is on a slow weekend morning.
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2 servings
- 2 cups water
- 2 tbsp dried chamomile flowers
- 1 tsp dried culinary lavender buds
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1–2 tsp raw honey, to taste
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water and sliced ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer, about 3–4 minutes.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the chamomile flowers, lavender buds, and turmeric, stir once to combine, and steep for 5 minutes, until the liquid is a warm golden color and fragrant.
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