Shellfish 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 root gives it that gorgeous amber hue and earthy depth, while ginger adds a gentle heat that builds with every sip. A Ceylon cinnamon stick rounds everything out with subtle sweetness, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end brightens the whole cup. Honey ties it all together, letting you dial the sweetness up or down to your liking. Since every ingredient here is a whole, plant-based pantry staple, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your cup — no labels to scrutinize, no hidden additives to worry about. It comes together in one small saucepan with barely any prep, making it an effortless choice for a cozy morning or a wind-down evening ritual.
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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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