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How to make Turmeric Tea with fresh turmeric root

Turmeric Tea Recipe: A healing tea to fight cold, rejuvenate the body, boost health and immune.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 32 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon sliced fresh turmeric root or ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 tablespoon sliced fresh ginger root or ½ teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon peel
  • Few whole black pepper or ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder
  • Few cinnamon sticks or ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 2 cups filtered water
  • Lemon juice as needed
  • honey as needed

Instructions

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  1. Crush the ginger root slices, black pepper, and cinnamon separately or together. Skip this step if using ground or dried versions.
  2. Heat water in a pot or saucepan. Add turmeric slices, along with lemon peels, crushed ginger, and crushed black pepper and cinnamon.
  3. Cover the lid and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Once done, strain the tea through a fine sieve into cups.
  5. Add lemon juice and honey as needed and mix well.

Notes

  • Fresh turmeric and ginger add a vibrant flavor. However, ground or dried versions could be used as well.
  • A little fat like coconut oil, almond oil or even butter could be added to the drink.
  • Storage: It can be easily stored for 2-3 days in the refrigerator. Keep the strained tea in an airtight jar. Just before serving, heat it up, mix lemon juice and honey.

Nutrition Information

Calories 32kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Sodium 16mg (1%) Potassium 211mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 0.5g (1%) Vitamin A 2IU (0%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 32

% Daily Value*

Calories 32kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Sodium 16mg 1%
Potassium 211mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 0.5g 1%
Vitamin A 2IU 0%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.