Lactose Free Lemongrass Ginger Tea
There is something deeply soothing about a mug of tea that smells this good before you even take a sip. Fresh lemongrass and ginger simmer together until the kitchen fills with a bright, citrusy warmth, while a touch of turmeric gives the liquid a gorgeous pale golden hue. Bruising the lemongrass stalks before they hit the pot is the key move here — it cracks them open and coaxes out all those fragrant oils that make this drink feel almost medicinal in the best possible way. Honey rounds out the sharpness of the ginger, and a thin slice of lemon on top adds a little extra zing if you want it. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of dairy, so there is nothing to swap, substitute, or second-guess — just pure, clean flavor from start to finish. It is the kind of thing you will want to make on a slow morning or whenever you need something warm and restorative without any fuss.
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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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