Ginger Turmeric Root Tea
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54 reviews
Excellent
Ginger Turmeric Root Tea
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This Ginger Turmeric Root Tea blends fresh turmeric and ginger roots simmered with black pepper and optional cinnamon, tulsi, and lemon slices. Its earthy, warm, and slightly spicy flavor highlights the fresh roots and the subtle heat from black pepper. The tea can be served hot or chilled over ice for a refreshing alternative.
Description
Ginger Turmeric Root Tea combines thinly sliced fresh turmeric and ginger roots simmered gently with black pepper to extract their flavors over 6 to 8 minutes. Optional additions like cinnamon sticks, tulsi leaves, and fresh lemon slices add aromatic complexity. Sweetened with maple syrup or sugar to taste, this tea delivers an earthy, mildly spicy flavor from the roots and pepper. It can be enjoyed hot after straining, or chilled and served over ice for a cool version. Adjust sweetness and lemon to preference to balance the herbal notes.
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Ingredients
- 2.5 cups water
- 1 inch turmeric root peeled and thinly sliced, fresh
- 1/2 to 3/4 inch ginger root thinly slices sliced
- black pepper freshly ground, very good dash
- maple syrup or sugar to taste
Optional add ins:
- cinnamon stick or ground cinnamon
- lices of fresh lemon
- tulsi Indian Holy Basil, a few leaves
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a saucepan and bring to a simmering boil over medium low heat. Add in the optional ingredients if using. Continue to simmer for 6 to 8 minutes. Add in sweet if needed. Strain and serve. Add some lemon slices if needed.
- Or chill and serve over ice cubes as iced tea.
Notes
- Use fresh turmeric and ginger roots peeled and thinly sliced for best flavor extraction.
- Adjust the amount of black pepper to control the spicy heat in the tea.
- The tea can be served hot or chilled over ice depending on preference.
- Sweeten with maple syrup or sugar gradually to suit individual taste.
- Optional herbs like tulsi and cinnamon add aromatic layers but are not required.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
16kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Sodium
16mg
(1%)
Potassium
23mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin C
4.1mg
(5%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 16 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 16kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 23mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
54 reviews
Excellent
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