Wheat 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 and ginger are simmered low and slow with a Ceylon cinnamon stick until the water turns a rich, jewel-toned amber — no powders, no packets, just real roots doing their thing. A touch of honey and a bright squeeze of lemon round out the flavor so it's cozy without being cloying. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat and grain-based additives, which means there's no label-reading stress or wondering whether a flavoring packet snuck something in. It's an especially satisfying find for anyone who loves a warming spiced drink but has had to pass on chai blends or commercial wellness teas that rely on barley or wheat-based fillers. The whole process is simple enough to become a daily ritual — just simmer, strain, and sip.
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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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