Chestnut Free Lemon Ginger Tea
Bright, warming, and deeply soothing, this lemon ginger tea is the kind of drink that feels like a reset button in a mug. Fresh ginger simmers low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, then a squeeze of real lemon juice and a drizzle of honey bring everything into perfect balance. The ingredient list is refreshingly short — just four pantry-friendly items — so there's no guesswork about what's actually in your cup. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, this recipe is naturally worry-free, built entirely from ginger root, citrus, water, and honey with zero ambiguity. It comes together in under 15 minutes and strains clean into two mugs, making it an easy weeknight ritual or a go-to remedy when you need something comforting fast. Finish each mug with a thin lemon slice for a little extra brightness, and you've got a drink that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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