Walnut Free Turmeric Ginger Tea
Warm, golden, and deeply aromatic, this soothing tea is the kind of drink that feels like self-care in a mug. Fresh turmeric and ginger are simmered together with a Ceylon cinnamon stick until the water turns a rich, jewel-toned amber — the color alone tells you something good is happening. A squeeze of lemon and a touch of honey round everything out, balancing the earthy spice with just the right amount of brightness and sweetness. Because it's built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients, there's no label-reading required and no concern about hidden tree nut additions that sometimes sneak into packaged wellness teas and blends. The simmering step is key — it coaxes out the full depth of flavor from the roots in a way that powders simply can't match. It comes together in one small saucepan and strains clean into two mugs, making it an effortless ritual for a quiet morning or a wind-down evening.
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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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