BHA & BHT Free Lemon Ginger Tea
Bright, warming, and made entirely from scratch, this soothing tea is exactly the kind of drink you want to curl up with on a slow morning or when you're feeling run down. Many packaged teas and flavored drinks sneak in synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT, making label-reading a frustrating chore — but this recipe sidesteps all of that with just four clean, whole-food ingredients. Fresh ginger is simmered low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, then brightened with a squeeze of real lemon juice and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. The result is a deeply aromatic, slightly spicy cup that tastes far more complex than its short ingredient list suggests. Straining out the ginger slices gives you a smooth, clear brew that feels almost spa-like in the mug. It's the kind of simple ritual that's easy to make a daily habit, and you'll never need to second-guess what's in it.
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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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