Carrageenan Free Lemongrass Ginger Tea
Bright, warming, and deeply aromatic, this lemongrass ginger tea is the kind of drink that makes you slow down and actually enjoy your mug. Bruising the lemongrass before simmering is the secret move here — it cracks open the stalks and coaxes out those fragrant oils that make the whole kitchen smell incredible. A touch of ground turmeric gives the brew its beautiful pale golden hue and adds an earthy depth that plays perfectly against the citrusy lemongrass and spicy ginger. Many packaged herbal teas and ready-to-drink beverages sneak in thickeners and stabilizers that people avoiding carrageenan have to watch out for, so brewing your own from whole ingredients is a genuinely smart move. Everything in this recipe is straightforward and clean — fresh stalks, a knob of ginger, honey to sweeten — so you know exactly what's going into your cup. A squeeze of lemon at the end lifts the whole thing and makes it feel a little more special. It's simple enough for a weeknight wind-down but impressive enough to serve to guests.
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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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