Paleo Hot Honey Lemon Tea with Turmeric & Ginger
This warming mug is basically a hug from the inside out — fragrant with fresh ginger, bright with lemon, and just sweet enough from raw honey to feel like a treat rather than a remedy. Every ingredient here is completely in line with ancestral eating principles, which is genuinely rare for something this satisfying to sip. Raw honey stands in as the natural sweetener, and there's no refined sugar, dairy, or anything processed hiding in the cup. The black pepper is a smart touch — it works alongside the turmeric to help your body actually absorb all that golden goodness. A pinch of cayenne at the end adds a subtle kick that makes the whole thing feel alive. Steep the green tea carefully and skip squeezing the bags, because bitterness is the enemy of a drink this delicate. Whether you're fighting off a cold, winding down after dinner, or just craving something cozy and clean, this one delivers every single time.
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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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