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Ginger Turmeric Root Tea
Ginger Turmeric Root Tea. Fresh Turmeric Root and ginger simmered with black pepper to make a soothing healing turmeric tonic. Add sweetener of choice. Serve hot or chilled. Vegan Gluten-free Recipe.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 16 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups water
- 1 inch fresh turmeric root peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 to 3/4 inch ginger root thinly slices sliced
- a very good dash of freshly ground black pepper
- maple syrup or sugar to taste
Optional add ins:
- Cinnamon Stick or ground cinnamon
- slices of fresh lemon
- a few leaves of Tulsi Indian Holy Basil
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.
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Notes
- Variations:Add a tsp of loose tea. Add herbs and spices of choice.
- Nutritional information based on 1 serving
Nutrition Information
Calories
16kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Sodium
16mg
(1%)
Potassium
23mg
(1%)
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
% 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.