Tree Nut Free Lemon Ginger Honey Tea
When you need something warming and restorative, this simple simmered tea delivers in a big way. Fresh ginger is gently boiled until the water turns fragrant and golden, then brightened with a squeeze of lemon and sweetened with raw honey stirred right into the mug. The optional pinch of turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and a gorgeous amber hue that makes the whole thing feel almost medicinal — in the best possible way. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. It comes together in under 15 minutes and splits perfectly into two servings, making it ideal for a quiet morning or a cozy evening wind-down. The floating lemon round on top is a small touch that somehow makes it feel a little fancy, even on the most ordinary of days.
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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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