Seed Oil 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 and a touch of honey round everything out beautifully. Every single ingredient here is exactly what it says it is — no refined oils, no mystery additives, no processed shortcuts hiding in the cup. That matters more than you might think, since many store-bought wellness teas and flavored drinks sneak in seed-based carrier oils or oil-derived flavorings that are easy to overlook on a label. This recipe sidesteps all of that with four clean, whole-food ingredients you can feel genuinely good about. It comes together in under 15 minutes and strains into two mugs with almost no cleanup, making it an easy ritual for mornings, evenings, or any time you need something grounding and real.
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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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