Cinnamon Free Lemon Balm & Ginger Herbal Tea
Warm, fragrant, and genuinely soothing, this herbal tea brings together fresh lemon balm, ginger, and turmeric for a cup that feels like a proper remedy without a single drop of anything harsh or irritating. For anyone who needs to avoid cinnamon, finding a cozy spiced tea can be surprisingly tricky — so many blends lean on it as a default warming agent, but this recipe skips it entirely while still delivering serious depth and comfort. The ginger does the heavy lifting here, offering that familiar gentle heat, while the turmeric adds an earthy, golden richness and the lemon balm keeps everything bright and herbal. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of honey round it all out into something that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. The method is simple — a quick simmer on the stovetop, a short steep, and a strain into your favorite mug — so it comes together with almost no effort. It's the kind of tea you'll want to make on a slow morning or whenever you need a quiet, warming moment without any compromise.
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2 servings
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup fresh lemon balm leaves, loosely packed
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1–2 tsp honey, to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, ginger slices, and turmeric in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the lemon balm leaves and, if using, the black pepper. Let steep for 5 minutes, until the liquid is fragrant and pale golden-green.
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