Peanut Free Lemon Ginger Honey Tea
When your throat feels scratchy, your stomach is off, or you just need something warm and grounding, this soothing tea delivers on every front. Fresh ginger simmers low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, then bright lemon juice and a swirl of raw honey round everything out into something that tastes genuinely restorative. The optional pinch of turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and a gorgeous amber hue that makes the whole mug feel a little more special. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from peanuts and peanut derivatives, so there's no label-scanning or second-guessing involved — just clean, simple pantry staples doing their best work. It comes together in under 20 minutes and splits neatly into two mugs, making it a lovely thing to share on a slow morning or a chilly evening. That floating lemon round on top is a small touch, but it makes the whole presentation feel a little café-worthy right in your own kitchen.
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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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