Pork Free Lemongrass Ginger Tea
There is something deeply soothing about a cup of tea made entirely from scratch, and this fragrant brew delivers that feeling in spades. Fresh lemongrass and ginger simmer together until the kitchen smells incredible — bright, citrusy, and warmly spiced all at once. A touch of ground turmeric gives the liquid a gorgeous pale golden hue and adds a subtle earthiness that rounds out the sharper notes. Bruising the lemongrass before it hits the pot is the key move here, cracking the stalks open so those aromatic oils have nowhere to go but straight into your cup. A drizzle of honey at the end lets you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it, and a thin lemon slice on the rim makes it feel almost spa-like. This is the kind of simple, wholesome recipe that proves the best drinks are often the ones with the fewest ingredients.
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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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