Turmeric Ginger Tea Recipe
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Turmeric Ginger Tea Recipe
Description
The Turmeric Ginger Tea Recipe uses small pieces of fresh turmeric and ginger roots boiled together with lemon slices, black pepper, honey, and a dash of coconut oil in filtered water. The turmeric is soaked during the boil to release its earthy and slightly bitter flavors, balanced by the sharpness of ginger and brightness from fresh lemon slices. Black pepper is included to enhance the body's uptake of curcumin from turmeric. The small amount of coconut oil provides the necessary fat to improve curcumin absorption, as it is fat-soluble.
After boiling, the mixture is strained to remove solids and served hot with optional honey and extra lemon slices for sweetness and further citrus notes. The tea has a warming and mildly spicy character with a citrusy balance. It can also be served cold if desired.
Leftovers can be stored in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to a week. Using dried turmeric powder as a substitute is possible, adjusting the quantity appropriately. Adding honey to hot tea helps it dissolve more effectively than adding it to a cold drink.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ inch turmeric root cut into small pieces
- 1 ½ inch ginger root cut into small pieces
- 3-4 lices of lemon plus more for serving
- Pinch black pepper
- honey optional
- 1/8 tsp coconut oil or ghee
- 4 cups water filtered
Instructions
- Place turmeric, ginger, lemon slices, black pepper, honey, and coconut oil in a small saucepan. Pour in the water.
- Bring it to a boil. Strain. Serve immediately with a lemon slice and honey, if desired.
Notes
- Refrigerate leftovers in a tightly sealed jar for up to one week.
- Serve hot with honey added while still warm for easier dissolving.
- Dried turmeric powder can replace fresh root at approximately half a teaspoon per inch of fresh turmeric.
- Including black pepper and oil is important to maximize the bioavailability of turmeric’s active compounds.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 21 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 21kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 14mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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