Pescatarian Lemon Ginger Tea
Bright, warming, and deeply soothing, this simple stovetop tea is the kind of drink that feels like a reset button on a rough day. Fresh ginger simmers low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, then a squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of honey round everything out into something that's both zingy and comforting. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based and ocean-friendly, so there's absolutely nothing to second-guess — just clean, wholesome sipping. It comes together with barely any effort and no specialty equipment beyond a saucepan and a strainer. The balance of spicy ginger, tart citrus, and floral honey is genuinely hard to beat, especially on a cold morning or when you're feeling run down. Float a thin lemon slice on top and it looks almost too pretty to drink — almost.
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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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