Nitrate & Nitrite 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 root gives it that gorgeous amber hue and earthy depth, while ginger adds a gentle heat that builds slowly and lingers in the best way. A Ceylon cinnamon stick rounds everything out with subtle sweetness, and a squeeze of lemon at the end brightens the whole cup. Because every ingredient here is a whole, unprocessed food — roots, a spice stick, honey, and citrus — there's nothing hidden to worry about, no cured or preserved components, just clean and straightforward flavor. Many packaged teas and spice blends can contain additives or preservatives that aren't always obvious on the label, so brewing from scratch like this puts you fully in control. It comes together in one small saucepan and strains into two mugs in minutes, making it just as practical as it is satisfying. Whether you're winding down in the evening or looking for a cozy morning ritual, this is the kind of simple recipe you'll come back to again and again.
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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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