Legume Free Lemongrass Ginger Tea
There is something deeply soothing about a cup of tea made entirely from scratch, and this lemongrass ginger blend delivers that feeling in spades. Bruising the lemongrass before simmering is the secret move here — it cracks open the stalks and coaxes out those bright, citrusy oils that make the whole kitchen smell incredible. Fresh ginger and a touch of ground turmeric round out the flavor with gentle warmth and a gorgeous pale golden color in the cup. A drizzle of honey at the end lets you dial in the sweetness exactly where you want it, and a thin lemon slice on top makes it feel almost spa-like. Every single ingredient is naturally free from legumes, so there is zero label-reading stress — just clean, wholesome sipping. It works beautifully as a morning ritual, an afternoon reset, or a wind-down drink before bed.
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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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