Pistachio 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. It's naturally free from nuts of any kind — every ingredient here is a simple whole food with zero risk of cross-contact from processed snacks or specialty products. The honey lets you dial in the sweetness exactly to your liking, so no two mugs have to taste the same. Whether you're fighting off a cold, winding down after a long day, or just craving something cozy that isn't coffee, this tea delivers. It comes together in about fifteen minutes with nothing more than a saucepan and a strainer, making it one of the easiest comforting drinks you can make from scratch.
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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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