Artificial Food Coloring Free Turmeric Ginger Tea
Warm, golden, and deeply aromatic, this simmered tea is the kind of drink that feels like a reset button in a mug. Fresh turmeric root gives it that rich, earthy depth and a naturally vivid color — no synthetic dyes or artificial additives anywhere in sight. That's actually harder to guarantee with store-bought teas and wellness drinks than most people realize, since many commercial blends sneak in colorants to make the product look more vibrant or consistent. Here, every drop of that gorgeous amber hue comes straight from real turmeric and ginger simmered low and slow with a Ceylon cinnamon stick. A squeeze of lemon and a touch of honey round out the flavor with brightness and just enough sweetness. It's simple enough to pull together on a weeknight but feels special enough to serve to guests.
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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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