Alpha Gal Friendly Lemon Ginger Honey Tea
Warm, soothing, and bright with citrus, this simple tea is exactly what you want when you need something comforting in a mug. Fresh ginger simmers low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, building a base that feels almost medicinal in the best possible way. A squeeze of lemon and a swirl of raw honey round everything out with just the right balance of tart and sweet. The optional pinch of turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and a gorgeous warm hue if you're in the mood for it. Because every ingredient here is a whole, plant-based food, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden animal-derived additives that can sneak into packaged drinks and teas. It comes together in under twenty minutes and feels genuinely restorative — the kind of thing you'll want to make on a slow morning or whenever you need a little reset.
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2 servings
- 2 cups water
- 1 oz fresh ginger (about a 2-inch piece), peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, half juiced and half cut into thin rounds
- 2 tbsp raw honey, divided
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water and sliced ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer and cook for 8 minutes, until the liquid is fragrant and pale golden.
- 2
Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and turmeric, if using. Let steep for 5 minutes.
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