Gut Friendly Lemon Ginger Honey Tea
Warm, soothing, and genuinely good for you, this simple tea is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat — especially when your stomach needs a little extra love. Fresh ginger is the star here, simmered low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, pulling out all those natural compounds that have been used to ease digestion for centuries. A squeeze of bright lemon juice cuts through the warmth, while raw honey adds just enough sweetness to make every sip feel like a treat rather than a remedy. The optional pinch of turmeric deepens the color and brings its own gentle anti-inflammatory reputation to the cup. Everything in this recipe is clean, recognizable, and easy on a sensitive system — no mystery additives, no processed ingredients, just whole foods doing what they do best. It comes together in under 15 minutes and makes two mugs, so it's perfect for sharing or saving one for a cozy afternoon pick-me-up.
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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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