Alpha Gal Friendly Lemon Ginger Tea
Warm, bright, and deeply soothing, this simple tea is exactly the kind of drink that feels like a remedy and a treat all at once. Fresh ginger simmers low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, then a squeeze of real lemon and a drizzle of honey bring everything into perfect balance. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, finding safe packaged teas and flavored drinks can be surprisingly tricky — many contain natural flavors or additives with murky sourcing. This recipe sidesteps all of that with just four clean, plant-based ingredients you can trust completely. The honey adds a gentle sweetness that plays beautifully against the zing of ginger and the tartness of fresh lemon juice. It comes together in under fifteen minutes and feels genuinely restorative, whether you're sipping it first thing in the morning or winding down at night.
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2 servings
- 2 cups water
- 1 oz fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced (about a 2-inch piece)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 1–2 tsp honey, or to taste
For serving
- 2 thin lemon slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water and sliced ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, until the liquid is fragrant and pale golden.
- 2
Remove from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice and honey, adjusting honey to your preferred sweetness.
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