Beef Free Lemon Ginger Honey Tea
Warm, bright, and deeply soothing, this lemon ginger honey tea is the kind of drink that feels like a reset button in a mug. Fresh ginger simmers low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, then lemon juice and raw honey round everything out into something that's equal parts comforting and invigorating. The optional pinch of turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and a gorgeous amber hue if you're feeling fancy. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based, so there's absolutely nothing to second-guess — no hidden animal products, no label-reading required. It comes together in one small saucepan with barely any cleanup, making it an easy go-to on a chilly morning or whenever you need a little pick-me-up. The floating lemon round on top is a small touch that makes it feel genuinely special, like something you'd order at a café but made right in your own kitchen.
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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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