Gut Friendly Hot Honey Lemon Tea with Turmeric & Ginger
This warming mug is basically a hug for your digestive system, built from ingredients that have been celebrated for their gut-supportive properties for centuries. Fresh ginger and ground turmeric are the backbone here, simmered low and slow to coax out their full depth before the green tea even enters the picture. A small pinch of black pepper is a quiet but clever addition — it helps your body make the most of the turmeric, so nothing goes to waste. Raw honey and bright fresh lemon juice round everything out, adding a gentle sweetness and acidity that make this feel more like a treat than a tonic. The optional cayenne gives it a little kick that warms you from the inside out, though it's completely optional if you prefer things milder. Everything here is whole, recognizable, and easy on the stomach — no mystery additives, no artificial anything. Brew a batch when you need something soothing, and keep the honey nearby because you'll almost certainly want a little extra.
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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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