Macadamia 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 do the heavy lifting here, creating a rich, spiced base that's brightened at the end with a squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of raw honey. A pinch of black pepper is a small but smart addition ā it helps the turmeric really shine and gives the whole cup a gentle, pleasant heat. The optional cinnamon stick adds a subtle sweetness that makes the whole thing feel almost cozy enough to replace your evening dessert. Because every ingredient goes straight into the pot and gets strained out before serving, there's no guesswork about what's actually in your cup ā just clean, recognizable flavors from start to finish. It's a naturally tree-nut-free recipe by design, with zero need to swap or substitute a single thing. Sip it slowly while it's still steaming and let the fragrance do half the work.
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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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