Seed Oil Free Lemongrass Ginger Tea

Total time25 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time15 min

4.8

(3)

There is something deeply soothing about a cup of tea made entirely from scratch, and this lemongrass ginger blend is the kind of thing that makes you want to slow down and actually enjoy it. The lemongrass is bruised before simmering so its aromatic oils fully infuse the water, giving the tea a bright, citrusy fragrance that fills the whole kitchen. Fresh ginger adds a gentle warmth and a little bite, while ground turmeric turns the liquid a beautiful pale gold and brings its own earthy depth. A drizzle of honey rounds everything out without overpowering the natural flavors. Every single ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like — whole, recognizable, and completely free of refined or industrially processed oils. It's a genuinely clean cup of tea, no label-reading required. Finish it with a thin slice of lemon for a little extra brightness, and you have something that feels both nourishing and a little luxurious.

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Ingredients

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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