Nitrate & Nitrite Free Hot Honey Lemon Tea with Turmeric & Ginger
This warming mug is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're actually taking care of yourself — and you really are. Fresh ginger and ground turmeric simmer together until the water turns a gorgeous golden hue, and a pinch of black pepper helps the turmeric do its thing. Green tea steeps right into that fragrant base, building a deep amber-gold brew that smells incredible before you even take a sip. Bright lemon juice and raw honey round everything out, with an optional hit of cayenne if you want a little extra fire. Every single ingredient here is exactly what it says it is — no cured meats, no processed additives, nothing with hidden preservatives to worry about. It's naturally free of the stuff that makes so many packaged drinks and flavored teas a concern, because it's built entirely from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients. Cozy, vibrant, and genuinely good for a slow morning or a rough afternoon.
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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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