Soy Free Lemon Ginger Tea
Bright, warming, and made entirely from scratch, this soothing tea is exactly what you want when you need something comforting in a hurry. Fresh ginger simmers in water until the liquid turns fragrant and golden, then a squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of honey round everything out into something that tastes far more special than its short ingredient list suggests. For anyone navigating soy sensitivities, packaged teas and flavored drinks can be surprisingly tricky — hidden additives and shared processing lines make even a simple mug feel like a gamble. Here, every single ingredient is whole and recognizable, so there's nothing to second-guess. The honey lets you dial in the sweetness exactly where you like it, and the fresh lemon keeps the flavor lively rather than flat. It comes together in about fifteen minutes and is the kind of thing you'll find yourself making on repeat all season long.
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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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