Lactose Free Lemon Ginger Honey Tea
When you need something warming and restorative, this soothing tea delivers in every sip. Fresh ginger simmers low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, then bright lemon juice and raw honey round out the flavor into something that feels genuinely nourishing. A pinch of turmeric adds an earthy, anti-inflammatory boost if you're in the mood for it — totally optional but worth trying. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping or substituting required; it just works as written. The technique is simple enough for a weeknight wind-down but feels special enough to serve to a guest who needs a little comfort. Straining out the ginger and floating a lemon round on top gives it that café-worthy finish with almost zero effort.
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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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