Turmeric Tea
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3.8
Turmeric Tea
Description
The Turmeric Tea recipe uses coconut or almond milk as a creamy base combined with ground turmeric and ginger to create a golden, fragrant drink. Whole spices including cinnamon sticks, cracked cardamom pods, peppercorns, and star anise are simmered with the milk to impart deep, warm aroma and flavor. A pinch of cayenne adds a subtle heat, balancing the earthiness of the turmeric and spices.
The method involves gently cracking cardamom pods to release their seeds and breaking the cinnamon stick before simmering all ingredients together. After steeping off the heat, the tea is reheated briefly and strained for a smooth, spice-infused beverage. Honey is added according to taste to provide subtle sweetness without overpowering the spices.
This tea is best served warm, optionally topped with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon for added aroma. It can be enjoyed as a calming drink in cooler weather or as part of a soothing routine.
Ingredients
- 2 cups coconut milk light or full fat, or almond milk
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric ground
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 6 peppercorns
- 6 cardamom pods
- 1 star anise
- pinch cayenne pepper
- honey to taste
Instructions
- Gently crack the cardamom pods open with a rolling pin, being careful not to lose the tiny black seeds. Break the cinnamon stick in two.
- Put all the ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Turn off the heat and let steep for 5 minutes.
- Bring the tea back up to a simmer, then strain into warm mugs.
- Top with a little ground cinnamon, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 196kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
3.8
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