Cinnamon Free Chamomile Lavender Honey Tea
There is something deeply calming about wrapping your hands around a mug of floral, golden tea, and this chamomile and lavender blend delivers that feeling in every sip. The dried chamomile flowers and culinary lavender steep together to create a delicate, aromatic base, while fresh ginger adds a gentle warmth that feels grounding without being sharp. A pinch of turmeric gives the brew its beautiful golden hue and rounds out the flavor in a subtle, earthy way. Raw honey sweetens the cup naturally, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the whole thing if you're in the mood for a little lift. So many packaged herbal teas and spice blends sneak cinnamon into the mix, making it genuinely tricky to find a cozy, warming drink that's completely free of it — this one is built from scratch with ingredients you can see and trust. The process is simple enough for a weeknight wind-down but feels special enough to serve to a guest.
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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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