Celery Free Lemon Ginger Tea
Bright, warming, and made with 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 real lemon and a drizzle of honey round everything out beautifully. The result is a clean, zingy drink that feels both restorative and a little indulgent. Since celery and celery derivatives can sneak into packaged teas, broths, and blended wellness drinks in surprising ways, making your own from scratch is genuinely the safest and most satisfying route. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so there's no label-reading stress involved. Finish each mug with a thin lemon slice for a little café-style flair, and you've got a drink that looks as good as it tastes.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!