MSG Free Lemon Ginger Honey Tea
Warm, bright, and deeply soothing, this simple tea is the kind of drink that feels like a reset button 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 into something that tastes both zingy and comforting at once. The optional turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and a gorgeous color without overpowering the citrus-ginger balance. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's zero concern about hidden additives or flavor enhancers sneaking in the way they can with packaged teas and drink mixes. It's naturally free of anything artificial — just real food doing exactly what it's supposed to do. Whether you're fighting off a cold, winding down after a long day, or just craving something warm and nourishing, this tea delivers without any fuss.
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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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