Macadamia Free Lemon Ginger Honey Tea
Warm, bright, and deeply soothing, this lemon ginger honey tea is the kind of drink that feels like a hug from the inside out. Fresh ginger simmers low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, then lemon juice and raw honey round everything out into something genuinely craveable. A pinch of turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and a gorgeous color if you're feeling it, though the tea is completely satisfying without it. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's zero need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives. It's an especially great option when you want something comforting that doesn't rely on packaged mixes or blends that can carry unexpected cross-contact risks. Serve it the moment it's ready, with a thin lemon round floating on top, 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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