Anti Inflammatory Nettle Ginger Detox Tea
There is something deeply grounding about wrapping your hands around a mug of something that is actually doing your body good. This warming brew combines dried nettle leaf and fresh ginger — two ingredients with serious anti-inflammatory credentials — into a tea that feels both medicinal and genuinely pleasant to drink. The ginger is simmered first to coax out its spicy, aromatic depth, then the nettle steeps off the heat so its delicate compounds stay intact. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the whole thing, and a drizzle of raw honey rounds out any bitterness without overpowering the earthy base. Every ingredient here earns its place, and there are no fillers, artificial flavors, or inflammatory additives to worry about — just clean, purposeful botanicals. It comes together in a single saucepan with almost no effort, making it an easy ritual to build into a morning or wind-down routine.
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2 servings
- 2 cups water
- 2 tbsp dried nettle leaf
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1–2 tsp raw honey, to taste (optional)
Can be omittedraw honey
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water and sliced ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Remove the pan from the heat, add the dried nettle leaf, and steep for 5 minutes.
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