Capsaicin Free Turmeric Ginger Tea
Warm, golden, and deeply aromatic, this soothing tea is built around fresh turmeric and ginger simmered low and slow until the water turns a rich, jewel-toned amber. A Ceylon cinnamon stick adds gentle sweetness and depth, while a squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens everything up at the end. It's the kind of drink that feels medicinal in the best possible way — cozy, grounding, and genuinely delicious. For anyone managing sensitivity to capsaicin, this recipe is a natural fit: every single ingredient is free from the compounds found in chili peppers, so there's nothing to second-guess. Honey lets you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it, and the whole thing comes together in one small saucepan with almost no effort. Sip it first thing in the morning, after a meal, or any time you need something warming that won't irritate.
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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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