Seed Oil Free Turmeric Ginger Tea
Warm, golden, and deeply aromatic, this simmered tea is the kind of drink that makes you slow down and actually enjoy the moment. Fresh turmeric and ginger are the stars here — both sliced thin and simmered low and slow until the water turns that gorgeous amber hue and fills your kitchen with a spicy, earthy fragrance. A Ceylon cinnamon stick adds a gentle sweetness that rounds everything out beautifully, while a squeeze of lemon at the end brightens the whole cup. Honey brings just enough sweetness without overpowering the bold roots. Every single ingredient is exactly what it sounds like — no processed oils, no mystery additives, just whole foods doing their thing in a saucepan. If you've been skeptical about making tea from scratch, this one is genuinely simple and completely worth it.
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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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