Warm the water: Heat one cup of filtered water until comfortably warm, like herbal tea temperature. Do not boil.
Dissolve the salt: Stir in ¼ teaspoon of finely ground Himalayan pink salt. Stir for 30 seconds until fully dissolved with no gritty residue.
Add lemon juice: Squeeze the juice of half a fresh lemon directly into the glass. Stir to combine.
Add optional ingredients: Stir in raw honey, cayenne pepper, grated ginger, or apple cider vinegar if using. Adjust to your preference.
Taste and adjust: Sip a small amount. The drink should taste lightly salty and bright from the lemon. Adjust as needed.
Sip on an empty stomach: Drink the entire glass within 5 to 10 minutes of waking, before coffee or food.
Hydrate throughout the day: Drink extra water during the day to balance sodium levels and support the detox process.
