Brazil Nut Free Lemon Ginger Tea
Bright, warming, and made from just four simple ingredients, this soothing tea is exactly what you want when you need something comforting in a hurry. 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 genuinely restorative. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan with no specialty equipment beyond a fine-mesh strainer, making it as fuss-free as a hot drink can get. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about what might be hiding in a packaged blend. It's naturally free from tree nuts of any kind — nothing in the pot except ginger, lemon, honey, and water. Adjust the honey to taste and you've got a cup that's perfectly tailored to you, whether you like it sharp and zingy or soft and sweet.
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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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