Seed Oil Free Ginger Turmeric Herbal Tea
Warm, golden, and deeply aromatic, this simmered herbal tea is the kind of drink that feels like it's actually doing something good for you. Fresh ginger and ground turmeric steep together low and slow until the liquid turns a rich amber color, filling your kitchen with a spicy, earthy fragrance that's hard to resist. A pinch of black pepper is a smart addition here ā it helps the turmeric do its thing, and you'd never notice it in the final cup. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens everything up, while a drizzle of raw honey rounds out the heat with just enough sweetness. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from processed seed oils, so there's nothing to swap, nothing to scrutinize on a label ā just whole, simple pantry staples. It works beautifully as a morning ritual, an afternoon wind-down, or a soothing evening drink when you want something warming without the caffeine.
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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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