Pork Free Lemon Ginger Tea
Bright, warming, and deeply soothing, 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 drizzle of honey round everything out into something genuinely craveable. There are no hidden additives, no mystery ingredients — just four simple, wholesome components you can feel completely confident about. It comes together in under 15 minutes, making it an easy go-to on chilly mornings, after a heavy meal, or whenever you need a little comfort in a mug. The honey lets you dial the sweetness exactly to your liking, and those optional lemon slices floating on top make it feel almost spa-like. It's proof that the most satisfying drinks are often the simplest ones.
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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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