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Ginger Turmeric Root Tea
4.8 from 54 votes

Ginger Turmeric Root Tea

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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 16 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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

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: 2 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 16

% 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.