Carrageenan Free Peppermint Ginger Turmeric Tea
This warming, golden brew is the kind of thing you want to wrap both hands around on a slow morning or whenever you need a little reset. Fresh ginger and ground turmeric simmer together until the water turns a deep, jewel-like yellow, then peppermint leaves steep in to brighten the whole thing with a cool, clean finish. A pinch of black pepper is the quiet hero here — it helps your body make the most of the turmeric, and you'd never even know it was there. Many packaged herbal teas and wellness drinks sneak in additives and thickeners that people with carrageenan sensitivities have to watch out for, but this one is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients with nothing hidden in the mix. Honey adds a gentle sweetness if you want it, though the tea is perfectly balanced without it. It strains up beautifully clear and fragrant, and the whole process feels more like a ritual than a chore.
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2 servings
- 2 cups water
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 10 fresh peppermint leaves (or 2 peppermint tea bags)
- 1–2 tsp honey, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, sliced ginger, turmeric, and black pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, until the liquid is a deep golden-yellow and fragrant.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the peppermint leaves, pressing them lightly to submerge, and steep for 5 minutes, until the tea is bright and minty.
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