Beef Free Lemongrass Ginger Tea
Bright, warming, and deeply aromatic, this lemongrass ginger tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself. The trick is bruising the lemongrass stalks before they hit the pot — cracking them open releases those fragrant oils that give the tea its signature citrusy depth. Fresh ginger and a touch of ground turmeric layer in gentle heat and a gorgeous golden hue that looks as inviting as it tastes. A slow simmer lets everything meld together into something far more complex than the short ingredient list would suggest. Honey softens the edges, and a thin slice of lemon at the end adds a little brightness that ties it all together beautifully. This is the kind of recipe that belongs in your regular rotation — simple enough for a weeknight wind-down, but special enough to serve to a guest.
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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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