Barley Free Lemon Ginger Tea
Bright, warming, and deeply soothing, this simple tea is exactly what you want when you need something comforting in a cup. Fresh ginger simmers low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, then a squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of honey round everything out into something that feels almost medicinal in the best possible way. Barley and other grains sneak into a surprising number of packaged teas and flavored blends, so brewing your own from scratch is the cleanest way to know exactly what you're drinking. Here, every ingredient is whole and straightforward — water, ginger root, fresh lemon juice, and honey — with zero hidden additives to worry about. It comes together in under fifteen minutes and requires nothing more than a saucepan and a strainer. Serve it with a thin lemon slice 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, 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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