Walnut Free Lemon Ginger Tea
Few things are as soothing as a steaming mug of something bright and warming, and this lemon ginger tea delivers exactly that. 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 bring everything into perfect balance. The result is zingy, slightly sweet, and deeply comforting — the kind of drink that feels like it's actually doing something good for you. Because it's made entirely from whole, simple ingredients, there's no need to scan labels or second-guess what's hiding in a store-bought blend. Just four clean ingredients, a small saucepan, and about fifteen minutes stand between you and two beautiful mugs of this stuff. It's equally at home as a morning ritual, an afternoon reset, or a wind-down before bed.
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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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