Gelatin Free Lemon Ginger Honey Tea
Warming, bright, and deeply soothing, this lemon ginger honey tea is the kind of drink that feels like a remedy and a treat all at once. Fresh ginger simmers low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, then lemon juice and raw honey round out every sharp edge into something beautifully balanced. A pinch of turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and a gorgeous hue if you're feeling it, though the tea is completely lovely without it. Because it's made entirely from whole, plant-based ingredients, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden animal-derived additives that sometimes sneak into packaged drink mixes and flavored teas. Everything here is straightforward and real — ginger, lemon, honey, water — which is exactly what makes it so satisfying to make. Float a thin lemon round on top before serving and it looks almost too pretty to drink, almost.
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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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