Wheat Free Turmeric Ginger Cinnamon Tea
This warming, golden tea is the kind of drink that feels like a hug from the inside out. Fresh ginger simmers low and slow to build a fragrant, slightly spicy base, while turmeric and cinnamon deepen the color and flavor into something almost magical. A pinch of black pepper is the quiet hero here — it boosts the absorption of turmeric, so every sip is working a little harder for you. A squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of honey at the end balance the earthiness with brightness and just enough sweetness. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of wheat and gluten, so there's no label-reading required and no substitutions to stress over. It comes together in one small saucepan and strains clean into two mugs, making it an effortless ritual for a slow morning or a wind-down evening.
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2 servings
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1–2 tsp honey, to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water and sliced ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes, until the water is fragrant and lightly golden.
- 2
Whisk in the ground turmeric, cinnamon, and black pepper. Continue to simmer for 3–4 minutes, until the liquid is a deep golden-orange and the spices are fully dissolved.
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