Caffeine Free Lemon Ginger Tea
This warming, zingy drink proves you don't need a tea bag or a coffee maker to get a truly satisfying mug of something special. Fresh ginger simmers low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, then bright lemon juice and a touch of honey round everything out into a drink that feels both soothing and alive. Because it's built entirely from whole, simple ingredients — ginger root, lemon, honey, and water — there's no hidden caffeine to worry about, unlike many store-bought herbal blends that sneak in green tea or guarana. It's a genuinely clean cup, and you control every element of it. The technique is straightforward: a quick boil, a gentle simmer, and a strain into your favorite mug. Whether you're cutting back on caffeine, winding down before bed, or just craving something cozy that won't keep you up, this is the kind of recipe you'll come back to again and again.
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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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