High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Lemon Ginger Tea
Bright, warming, and made entirely from scratch, this lemon ginger tea is the kind of drink that feels like a remedy and a treat all at once. Fresh ginger simmers low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, then a squeeze of real lemon juice and a touch of honey bring everything into balance. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, you never have to squint at a label wondering whether a sweetener or flavoring has snuck in something unwanted. Honey steps in as the natural sweetener, giving just enough warmth without any of the processed syrups that show up in so many bottled teas and drink mixes. The result is clean, zingy, and deeply satisfying — the kind of mug you'll want to curl up with on a cold afternoon or reach for when you're feeling run down. It comes together in under fifteen minutes with nothing more than a saucepan and a strainer, making it one of the easiest wholesome drinks you can make at home.
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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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