Dairy Free Lemon Ginger Honey Tea
Warming, bright, and deeply soothing, this simple tea is the kind of drink that feels like self-care 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 with just the right balance of zing and sweetness. A pinch of turmeric adds an earthy, anti-inflammatory boost if you're feeling fancy — or just feeling under the weather. Because it's built entirely from whole, plant-based ingredients, there's nothing to second-guess here for anyone avoiding dairy. No store-bought tea bags with mystery additives, no creamy additions to work around — just clean, honest flavor from your stovetop to your mug. The lemon rounds floating on top make it feel a little special, even on an ordinary Tuesday morning.
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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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