Xanthan Gum Free Nettle Ginger Detox Tea
This warming herbal brew is the kind of thing you want to curl up with on a slow morning or whenever your body is craving a reset. Dried nettle leaf brings a grassy, mineral depth, while fresh ginger adds a bright, spicy kick that wakes up your senses from the first sip. A squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of raw honey round everything out into something that feels genuinely nourishing rather than medicinal. For anyone navigating thickener-heavy wellness drinks or packaged teas that sneak in binding agents, this one is refreshingly straightforward — just real, whole ingredients steeped and strained. The method is simple enough to become a daily ritual: a quick simmer, a short steep, and you're done. It's proof that a deeply satisfying, functional drink doesn't need anything extra to deliver.
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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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