Xanthan Gum Free Lemon Ginger Tea
Bright, warming, and made from just four simple ingredients, this soothing tea is the kind of drink that feels like a reset button in a mug. Fresh ginger is simmered low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, then balanced with a squeeze of real lemon juice and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. There are no thickeners, stabilizers, or additives anywhere in sight — just whole, clean ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. That makes it a genuinely stress-free choice for anyone navigating ingredient labels and trying to avoid hidden binders or fillers that sneak into packaged drinks and mixes. The result is a clean, zingy brew with a gentle heat from the ginger and a citrusy brightness that lingers in the best way. It comes together in under 15 minutes and is just as good when you're fighting off a cold as it is on a quiet morning when you want something cozy without the caffeine.
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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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