Golden morning steep

6 minutes · 1 cup

A weekday recipe for Golden Start: spice-forward herbal tea with optional lemon and black pepper the way many Indian homes already treat haldi-ginger drinks.

Ingredients

  • 1 Golden Start tea bag or ~2 g loose blend
  • 220 ml water ~85°C
  • Optional: lemon wedge
  • Optional: pinch of black pepper
  • Optional: honey

Method

  1. Steep 3–5 minutes at about 85°C.
  2. Squeeze lemon if you like a brighter cup.
  3. Add a pinch of pepper only if you enjoy culinary turmeric drinks.
  4. Sip with breakfast—not as a meal replacement.

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