Ginger Turmeric Tea

A simple hot tea built by simmering ginger and turmeric in water, brewing black tea briefly, then sweetening with honey and brightening with lemon. The drink finishes clean and warming, with gentle spice and no dairy.

By Julienne

Cook time: 10 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 500 ml Water divided
• 20 g Fresh ginger peeled and thinly sliced
• 10 g Fresh turmeric peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 g Fine salt none
• 4 g Black tea loose leaf or 2 tea bags
• 100 ml Water divided
• 20 g Honey none
• 15 ml Fresh lemon juice freshly squeezed

Instructions

1. Add 500 ml of the water, the sliced ginger, sliced turmeric, and the salt, if using, to a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then simmer for 5 minutes. The liquid is fragrant and lightly golden, and the ginger is softened.
2. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the black tea and the remaining 100 ml water, then steep for 3 minutes. The tea is dark and aromatic, without a bitter edge.
3. Strain into a heatproof measuring cup or directly into 2 mugs. Stir in the honey and lemon juice. The honey is fully dissolved and the drink tastes balanced, spicy, and bright.
4. Serve immediately while hot. Steam rises from the mugs and the tea is ready to drink.