Barley Free Nettle Ginger Detox Tea
Earthy, bright, and warming all at once, this herbal infusion is the kind of thing you'll want to curl up with on a slow morning or after a long day. Dried nettle leaf brings a grassy depth that pairs beautifully with the gentle heat of fresh ginger, while a squeeze of lemon lifts the whole cup with a little citrusy zing. A drizzle of raw honey rounds it out if you like a touch of sweetness, though it's completely optional. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from grains and grain derivatives, so there's no label-reading stress or hidden additives to worry about — just clean, simple botanicals doing their thing. The method is straightforward: a quick simmer for the ginger, a short steep for the nettle, and a strain into your favorite mug. It's the kind of recipe that feels almost too easy for how good it tastes.
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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)
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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