Turmeric Tea Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
1 cup
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Calories
30 kcal
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
International
Turmeric Tea Recipe
Description
The Turmeric Tea Recipe begins by boiling water with a sweetener such as raw sugar or jaggery, though sweetening is optional. Ground turmeric powder forms the base, complemented by mild spices like Ceylon cinnamon, ground ginger, and black pepper. These spices dissolve into the hot liquid during a brief simmer, creating a golden-hued tea with mild pungency and warmth.
Black pepper is an important addition to help release turmeric's flavors and compounds, while cinnamon and ginger add subtle sweetness and heat. The tea can be served hot or warm, and may be strained for clarity. Variations include fresh grated turmeric or ginger, additional spices or herbs, and lemon juice for a tangy twist. The recipe is adaptable to scale for multiple servings.
Notes recommend precautions for certain health conditions when consuming turmeric and advise adding honey after the tea cools to preserve its benefits. This tea can be adjusted according to taste preferences and dietary needs, making it versatile as a calming herbal drink.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- ½ to 1 tablespoon raw sugar or jaggery or maple syrup or coconut sugar or palm sugar - optional or add as needed
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric turmeric powder) or for a lesser pungent taste add ¼ teaspoon of ground turmeric powder, ground
- ⅛ teaspoon ceylon cinnamon cinnamon powder), use ceylon cinnamon powder and not cassia cinnamon powder- optional, ground
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger (dried ginger powder) - optional
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper or ground black pepper (black pepper powder, crushed
Instructions
- In a saucepan take water and raw sugar or jaggery. You can even use maple syrup or skip the sweetener completely.
- Heat the water and let it come to a boil.
- Add turmeric powder, ground ceylon cinnamon, ground ginger and crushed black pepper.
- Boil further for a minute or two.
- Pour and serve. You can even strain the tea.
- Enjoy turmeric tea hot or warm.
Notes
- For children, reduce turmeric powder to about ¼ teaspoon or less to limit the pungency.
- Adding black pepper is essential to enhance turmeric's flavor and bioavailability.
- Fresh grated turmeric or ginger can be used instead of powder for a fresher taste; simmer grated pieces in water for around 5 minutes.
- Lemon juice may be added after brewing for a bright, tangy flavor.
- Do not add honey to boiling tea; add honey once warm to preserve its properties.
- Consult a doctor before consuming turmeric tea for certain health conditions or if taking medications.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 30 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 30kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 0.1mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02mg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 0.5µg | |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | |
| Zinc | 0.1mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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