Tree Nut Free Turmeric Ginger Tea
Warm, 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 flavor with just the right balance of brightness and sweetness. Because it's built entirely from whole roots, spices, and pantry staples, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about shared-facility warnings that come with packaged tea blends. The technique is simple — slice, simmer, strain — and the result is far more vibrant than anything that comes out of a tea bag. It's an easy ritual to build into your morning or wind-down routine, and it tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did.
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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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