Turmeric and Ginger Tea Recipe for Health
This warm and "zingy" tea is packed with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and that benefit more the just your cardiovascular system. This turmeric and ginger tea needs to be part of your daily or weekly routine.
Equipment
- 1 electric kettle optional
Ingredients
- 4 cups filtered water
- 1-inch knob ginger root sliced
- 1-inch knob turmeric root sliced, or 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice or juice from ½ lemon
- 2 Tbsp honey or sweetener of choice
Instructions
- Heat your filtered water in a medium-sized 2-quart pot until it reaches a temperature of between 195-205℉. Alternatively, you can heat water in an electric kettle. Do not let water boil, as this will destroy some of the beneficial compounds when you add the turmeric and ginger.
- Turn off the burner and add the sliced ginger and turmeric to the pot along with honey or sweetener of choice. Let it steep for about 10 minutes.
- Add the lemon juice and enjoy your turmeric and ginger tea!
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Notes
Additional Suggestions:
- Make this tea 100% vegan by replacing the honey with maple syrup, date syrup, monk fruit, or stevia to taste.
- Try adding spices such as cinnamon, allspice, cloves, or cardamom, giving it a more "chai" vibe.
- Add a splash of unsweetened almond or soy milk if the turmeric or ginger is too strong for your liking.