Mustard 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 round everything out into something genuinely craveable. For anyone navigating condiment and spice restrictions, this recipe is a breath of fresh air — every single ingredient is clean, whole, and completely free of hidden additives or blended seasonings that can sneak in unwanted allergens. There's no packet, no powder, and no store-bought shortcut required, just four simple ingredients you can feel confident about. The result is a tea that's zingy and slightly sweet, with a gentle heat from the ginger that lingers in the best possible way. It comes together in under 15 minutes and strains out beautifully into two mugs, making it just as easy to share as it is to sip solo on a quiet morning.
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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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