Artificial Food Coloring Free Lemongrass Ginger Tea
This soothing tea is built entirely from whole, fresh ingredients — lemongrass, ginger, turmeric, honey, and a squeeze of lemon — so there's nothing synthetic hiding in your cup. Bottled and packaged teas are surprisingly common offenders when it comes to added dyes and artificial colorings, but this one is made entirely from scratch on your stovetop. The golden hue comes purely from turmeric and the slow simmer, giving you that beautiful color the natural way. Bruising the lemongrass before it hits the pot is the secret move here — it cracks the stalks open and coaxes out those fragrant, citrusy oils that make the whole kitchen smell incredible. After a gentle 12–15 minute simmer, the liquid turns deeply aromatic and warming, with ginger adding a subtle heat and honey rounding everything out. It's the kind of drink that feels restorative and intentional, whether you're winding down in the evening or starting your morning with something grounding.
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2 servings
- 2 stalks lemongrass, tough outer layers removed, cut into 2-inch pieces and lightly bruised
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 2 ½ cups water
- 1–2 tsp honey, to taste
For serving
- 1–2 thin slices fresh lemon, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Lay the lemongrass pieces on a cutting board and press firmly with the flat side of a knife or the heel of your hand until the stalks crack open slightly — this releases the aromatic oils.
- 2
Combine the lemongrass, ginger, turmeric, and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 12–15 minutes, until the liquid is fragrant and a pale golden color.
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