Low Sodium Hot Honey Lemon Tea with Turmeric & Ginger
This warming mug is everything you want when you need something soothing, bright, and a little bit bold. Fresh ginger and ground turmeric simmer together until the liquid turns a gorgeous golden hue, and a crack of black pepper helps the turmeric do its thing. Green tea adds depth and a gentle earthiness, while fresh lemon juice cuts right through with that clean, citrusy lift. Raw honey brings just enough sweetness to round it all out — and if you're feeling adventurous, a pinch of cayenne turns the whole thing into something truly alive. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, there's no hidden sodium sneaking in from a packet or a store-bought mix. It's the kind of drink that feels like it's actually doing something good for you, and honestly, it tastes like it too.
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2 servings
- 2 cups water
- 2 green tea bags
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 2 tbsp raw honey, plus more to taste
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, sliced ginger, ground turmeric, and black pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low and simmer for 3 minutes, until the liquid is lightly golden and fragrant.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the green tea bags and steep for 3–4 minutes, until the tea is a deep amber-gold. Remove and discard the tea bags — do not squeeze them, as this can make the tea bitter.
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