Turmeric Free Lemon Ginger Tea
Bright, warming, and deeply soothing, this lemon ginger tea is the kind of drink that feels like a hug from the inside out. 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 genuinely craveable. Because the whole thing is built from just four simple, whole ingredients, there's no guesswork about what's hiding in the cup — no spice blends, no pre-mixed powders, nothing that could sneak in unwanted additions. That makes it a perfect fit for anyone navigating a restricted spice list, since every element here is clean and easy to verify. The honey lets you dial the sweetness up or down depending on your mood, and the lemon slice garnish adds a little café-style charm if you're feeling fancy. It comes together in under 15 minutes and strains into two mugs with almost no cleanup, making it just as practical as it is delicious.
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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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