MSG Free Lemon Ginger Tea
Few drinks are as soothing as a steaming mug of lemon ginger tea, and this homemade version puts every store-bought packet to shame. Fresh ginger is simmered low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, then bright lemon juice and a touch of honey round everything out into something genuinely restorative. Because you're working with whole, single-ingredient foods from start to finish, there's no need to squint at a label or wonder what's hiding in a flavoring blend. Honey lets you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it, and the quick strain at the end means a perfectly clear, clean cup every time. It's the kind of simple ritual that feels like self-care without any fuss — just four real ingredients and about fifteen minutes standing between you and something truly delicious.
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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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