Carrageenan Free Turmeric Ginger Tea
Warm, golden, and deeply aromatic, this simmered tea is the kind of drink that feels like it's doing something good for you with every sip. Fresh turmeric and ginger are sliced and steeped low and slow with a Ceylon cinnamon stick, coaxing out layers of earthy, spicy, and subtly sweet flavor that no tea bag can replicate. A squeeze of lemon and a touch of honey round everything out beautifully at the end. For anyone navigating carrageenan concerns, bottled and packaged teas can be a minefield — certain commercial beverages and flavored drinks sneak in additives and stabilizers that are easy to miss on a label. This recipe sidesteps all of that entirely, since every single ingredient is a whole, recognizable food straight from your kitchen. The stovetop simmer method pulls the most out of the roots without any shortcuts, and straining it into your mug means you get a silky, clean cup every time. It's a genuinely satisfying ritual, whether you're starting your morning or winding down in the evening.
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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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