Hazelnut Free Turmeric Ginger Tea
Warm, golden, and deeply aromatic, this simmered tea is the kind of drink that feels like a reset button in a mug. Fresh turmeric and ginger are simmered low and slow with a Ceylon cinnamon stick until the water turns a rich, jewel-toned amber and your kitchen smells absolutely incredible. A touch of honey and a bright squeeze of lemon juice round out the flavor, balancing the earthy spice with just enough sweetness and citrus lift. For anyone navigating nut allergies, packaged wellness teas and blended herbal drinks can be a minefield of shared-facility warnings and mystery "natural flavors" — this recipe sidesteps all of that by using only whole, recognizable ingredients you prep yourself. The method is beautifully simple: simmer, strain, and sip. It's equally good as a morning ritual or a soothing wind-down drink on a cold evening, and the two-mug yield makes it easy to share.
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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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