Gluten Free Turmeric Ginger Tea
Warm, golden, and deeply aromatic, this simmered tea is the kind of drink that feels like self-care in a mug. Fresh turmeric and ginger are the real stars here — sliced thin and coaxed into the water over low heat until the liquid turns that gorgeous deep amber color. A Ceylon cinnamon stick adds gentle warmth without overpowering the bright, earthy notes, while a squeeze of lemon at the end lifts everything beautifully. Because it's built entirely from whole roots, spices, and natural sweetener, there's nothing to second-guess — no packets, no powders, no hidden additives to track down. Honey stirs in off the heat to keep its flavor intact, and the whole thing strains clean into your mug in minutes. It's the kind of recipe that looks and tastes far more impressive than the effort involved, and it's just as good on a slow Sunday morning as it is when you're feeling run down and need something restorative.
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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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