Citric Acid Free Nettle Ginger Detox Tea
Warm, earthy, and gently spicy, this herbal brew is the kind of thing you want to curl up with on a slow morning or wind-down evening. Dried nettle leaf brings a grassy, mineral depth, while fresh ginger adds a bright, clean heat that makes every sip feel genuinely restorative. The small squeeze of fresh lemon juice keeps the flavor lively without leaning on any processed citric acid additives ā a common hidden ingredient in packaged teas and flavored drinks that can catch people off guard. Because you're building this from whole, recognizable ingredients, you stay in full control of exactly what goes into your cup. A drizzle of raw honey rounds everything out with a touch of natural sweetness, though it's completely optional if you prefer to let the herbs speak for themselves. It comes together in well under fifteen minutes using just a saucepan and a strainer, making it one of the most approachable homemade teas you'll ever try.
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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
- 1ā2 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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