Gluten Free Nettle Ginger Detox Tea
Earthy, warming, and genuinely refreshing, this herbal brew is the kind of thing you'll want to reach for first thing in the morning or whenever you need a quiet reset. Dried nettle leaf brings a grassy depth, while fresh ginger adds a gentle heat that lingers in the best possible way. A squeeze of lemon brightens everything up, and a drizzle of raw honey rounds it out into something that feels almost medicinal — in the most comforting sense. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from gluten, so there's no label-reading stress or hidden grain derivatives to worry about. It's just clean, simple botanicals doing their thing. The stovetop method is straightforward — simmer the ginger, steep the nettle, strain, and sip — making this an easy ritual even on the busiest mornings.
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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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