Gelatin Free Turmeric Ginger Tea
Warm, golden, and deeply aromatic, this simmered tea is the kind of drink that feels like it's actually doing something good for you with every sip. Fresh turmeric and ginger are simmered low and slow with a Ceylon cinnamon stick until the water turns a rich, jewel-toned amber — no powders, no shortcuts, just real roots doing their thing. A squeeze of lemon and a touch of honey round out the flavor into something bright, a little spicy, and gently sweet. Many packaged teas and wellness drinks sneak in unexpected additives, so brewing your own from whole ingredients means you know exactly what's in your cup. The recipe is entirely plant-based and built from pantry staples, so there's nothing to second-guess. It comes together in one small saucepan and strains clean into two mugs, making it an easy ritual for a quiet morning or a wind-down 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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