Almond Free Turmeric Ginger Tea
Warming, golden, and deeply aromatic, this simmered tea is the kind of drink that feels like a remedy and a treat all at once. Fresh turmeric and ginger are simmered low and slow with a Ceylon cinnamon stick until the water turns a rich, jewel-toned amber — the color alone is enough to make you want to curl up with a mug. A squeeze of lemon and a touch of honey round out the flavors, balancing the earthy spice with just enough brightness and sweetness. For anyone navigating nut allergies, store-bought wellness teas and spice blends can be a minefield of shared-facility warnings, but this recipe uses nothing but whole, recognizable ingredients you can verify yourself. Every component here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-reading anxiety involved. It comes together in one small saucepan and strains clean into two mugs — simple enough for a weeknight wind-down, special enough to serve a guest.
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2 servings
- 2 cups water
- 1 inch fresh turmeric root, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 inch fresh ginger root, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 ceylon cinnamon stick
- 1–2 tsp honey, to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, turmeric slices, ginger slices, and Ceylon cinnamon stick in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, until the liquid is a deep golden color and fragrant.
- 2
Remove from the heat and stir in the honey until dissolved.
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