Turmeric Ginger Tea
This detox Turmeric and Ginger Tea is a great way to start your day! It's a warm and soothing drink with a combination of antioxidants and healing anti-inflammatory properties, and a great-tasting drink.
Equipment
- Stainer
Ingredients
- 2 inch turmeric root washed and sliced into ¼ inch slices, no need to peel
- 2 inch ginger root washed and sliced into ¼ inch slices, no need to peel
- 4 cups filtered water
- 1 unwaxed lemon half used for juice, and half sliced for serving
Optional Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, optional
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper optional
- ⅛ teaspoon coconut oil optional
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine ginger with turmeric and filtered water.
- Take the saucepan to the stove, place over medium-high heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Strain the tea into a pitcher or individual cups (the tea will be orange), and add fresh lemon juice (the tea will turn yellow), honey, black pepper, and coconut oil if using.
Notes
- You can substitute 2-inch fresh turmeric root with 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric powder.
- Storing: Allow the tea to cool down completely then store in a sealed jar and keep it in the fridge for 2-3 days. To reheat, reheat in the microwave or over the stovetop over low heat to preserve the potency of the turmeric and ginger.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 24kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.1mg
Find it online: https://littlesunnykitchen.com/turmeric-ginger-tea/