BHA & BHT Free Ginger Turmeric Herbal Tea
Warm, golden, and deeply aromatic, this simmered herbal tea is the kind of drink that feels like a reset button in a mug. Fresh ginger and ground turmeric are the stars here, coaxed into a rich, fragrant brew alongside a crack of black pepper ā which actually helps your body absorb the turmeric more effectively. A squeeze of fresh lemon and a drizzle of raw honey round everything out with brightness and gentle sweetness. For anyone avoiding synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT, this recipe is a breath of fresh air ā every single ingredient is whole and unprocessed, with no packaged shortcuts that could sneak in unwanted additives. Store-bought wellness teas and bottled drinks are notorious for containing preservatives and artificial stabilizers, so brewing your own is the cleanest way to go. The method is simple: simmer, steep, strain, and sip. It's the kind of ritual that's easy enough for a weekday morning but feels special enough to slow down for.
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2 servings
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ā tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1ā2 tsp raw honey, to taste
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, sliced ginger, turmeric, black pepper, and cinnamon stick (if using) in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 8ā10 minutes, until the liquid is a deep golden color and fragrant.
- 2
Remove from heat and let the tea steep for 5 minutes.
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