Carrageenan Free Chamomile Lavender Honey Tea
Floral, warming, and deeply soothing, this herbal blend brings together chamomile, lavender, and fresh ginger in a cup that feels like a proper ritual. The golden hue from the turmeric is gorgeous, and the honey rounds out any bitterness with a gentle sweetness that doesn't overpower the botanicals. For anyone avoiding carrageenan — a thickener and stabilizer that sneaks into a surprising number of packaged teas, flavored drinks, and dairy-based tea lattes — brewing from scratch with whole dried flowers and spices is the cleanest way to go. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to source, with zero need for processed additives or stabilizers. The ginger adds a subtle warmth that makes this feel grounding rather than fussy, and the optional lemon juice brightens the whole thing beautifully. It comes together in under ten minutes and works just as well as a wind-down evening drink as it does as a slow morning ritual.
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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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