Drinks
Honey Citron Tea with Ginger and Turmeric
If you love honey citron tea but hate the long list of additives hiding in store bought jars, this homemade version is for you! Made with just fresh lemons, ginger, turmeric, and raw honey, this easy Korean-inspired recipe comes together in minutes. The result is a warming, immune-supporting tea that is free of preservatives and tastes better than what you buy at the grocery store.
Equipment
INGREDIENTS
- 4 lemons, unpeeled (420 g)
- 3 inches ginger, peeled (50g)
- 4 pieces turmeric, peeled (50g)
- 8 oz raw honey (227g)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Rinse the lemons, and trim off the ends.
- Using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer, thinly slice the lemons so they are about 1/8" thick. The thinner you slice them, the easier they will break down and incorporate into the finished tea!
- Grate the ginger and turmeric together so they are thinly shredded.
- Transfer the sliced lemons and the grated ginger and turmeric into a medium bowl, and use your hands to mix them together so that the lemons are evenly coated in ginger and turmeric.
- Pack the lemon-ginger-turmeric mixture into a mason jar, making sure the mixture is pressed down and compacted.
- Pour the honey over the mixture, allowing it to fill the gaps in the jar, covering the mixture completely and filling the jar to the top.
- Cover the jar and let it sit at room temperature for 2-3 days.
- To prepare tea, simply scoop a spoonful of the citron tea mixture into a mug, and pour hot water over the top. Mix, sip and enjoy!
Notes
*Be sure to wear gloves when working with turmeric, otherwise your hands will be stained yellow!
*Make sure the mixture is completely covered in the honey, otherwise the fruit may mold. Honey is a natural preservative which protects the fruit as it sits.
*See blog post for storage tips.