Dairy Free Turmeric Ginger Tea
Warm, golden, and deeply aromatic, this soothing tea is built entirely from fresh roots, spice, and citrus — making it naturally free of any dairy without a single substitution required. Fresh turmeric and ginger simmer together with a Ceylon cinnamon stick until the water turns a rich, jewel-toned amber and your kitchen smells absolutely incredible. A squeeze of lemon and a touch of honey round out the flavor with brightness and just enough sweetness. It's the kind of drink that feels like it's doing something good for you with every sip — because honestly, it probably is. Many store-bought wellness teas sneak in milk powder or cream-based additives, so brewing your own means you know exactly what's in the cup. This one is as clean and simple as it gets, and it comes together in well under 20 minutes on the stovetop.
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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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