Nutmeg Free Turmeric Ginger Tea
Warming, golden, and deeply aromatic, this turmeric ginger tea is the kind of drink that feels like a reset button in a mug. Fresh turmeric root and ginger simmer together with a Ceylon cinnamon stick until the water turns a rich, jewel-toned amber and your whole kitchen smells incredible. A squeeze of lemon and a touch of honey round out the flavors with a bright, lightly sweet finish that keeps every sip balanced. Many spice blends and chai-style teas sneak in nutmeg, which can make store-bought options a minefield — this one is built entirely from scratch with a clean, intentional ingredient list. Because you're working with whole roots and a single cinnamon stick, there's no guesswork about what's actually in your cup. It comes together in one small saucepan with almost no prep, making it an easy weeknight ritual or a soothing weekend treat.
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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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