BHA & BHT Free Chamomile Lavender Honey Tea
Floral, warming, and deeply soothing, this herbal blend brings together dried chamomile, culinary lavender, fresh ginger, and a touch of turmeric for a cup that feels like a genuine act of self-care. Packaged teas and flavored honey blends often sneak in synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT to extend shelf life, so brewing your own from whole, recognizable ingredients is the cleanest way to enjoy something this comforting. The method is beautifully simple — ginger simmers first to coax out its warmth, then the delicate florals steep off the heat so nothing turns bitter or loses its fragrance. Raw honey stirs in at the end, keeping all its natural character intact, and a squeeze of fresh lemon brightens the whole thing if you're in the mood. The result is a golden, aromatic tea that smells incredible and tastes even better — gentle enough to wind down with at night, grounding enough to start a slow morning right.
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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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