Lactose Free Chamomile Lavender Honey Tea
This floral, golden tea is the kind of thing you make when you need the world to slow down for a few minutes. Dried chamomile and culinary lavender steep together with fresh ginger and a whisper of turmeric, creating a brew that smells incredible and tastes even better — warm, lightly sweet, and gently spiced. Raw honey rounds out the flavors without overpowering the botanicals, and a squeeze of lemon at the end adds just enough brightness to make every sip feel intentional. Because it's built entirely from flowers, roots, and spices, there's no dairy anywhere near this recipe — not even a hidden splash of milk or cream — so it's naturally easy on sensitive stomachs. The technique is simple: a short ginger simmer, a hands-off steep, and a quick strain into your favorite mug. It's the kind of ritual that feels restorative whether you're winding down before bed or just stealing a quiet moment in the afternoon.
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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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