Ginger Turmeric Tea Recipe

Close up shot of ginger turmeric tea in a glass mug.

4 from 8 votes

This immune boosting Ginger and Turmeric Tea made with fresh ginger and turmeric root is a soothing anti-inflammatory beverage with healing properties perfect for winter days, monsoon or cold/flu season.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Beverage, Drinks

Cuisine: American, World

Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten Free

Servings:

Calories: 15kcal

Author: Farrukh Aziz

Ingredients

4 cups Filtered Water
1 tablespoon Fresh Turmeric sliced/grated or 1 teaspoon good quality organic ground turmeric
1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger sliced/grated
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
1 pinch Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
Raw Honey or Jaggery or Maple Syrup or Agave optional
Few Lemon slices for serving

Instructions

In a sauce pan or a pot, add filtered water, grated turmeric, grated ginger, and freshly cracked black pepper. Mix and bring it to a boil on high heat. When it starts to boil, bring the heat down to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
Turn off the heat and allow the tea to rest for a minute (Note: at this point you can add a teaspoon of coconut oil and mix). Add 1-2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice in serving cups and and pour the tea using strainer.
Serve immediately with honey or maple syrup or jaggery and a slice of lemon.

Notes

Black Pepper and/or Coconut Oil: Adding either of the two or both helps in better absorption of curcumin (its benefits) from turmeric. You can also add a little bit of grass-fed butter to this tea.
Pot and Gloves : As turmeric leaves its stains easily on the surfaces, so use pot that does not stain easily. Also, using gloves while handling fresh turmeric prevents staining of fingers/hands.
Herbs : Organic nettle leaves, dried or fresh Moringa, dried or fresh Mint leaves or Lemon grass. I also love to add a little bit of organic licorice root (Mulaithi) for its medicinal properties.
Floral Flavor : Chamomile, Lavender, or Rose petals ( and even Green tea) - add any of these, cover and let it steep for 5-7 minutes.
Spices : Cinnamon, grated Nutmeg, Cloves, dried Coriander seeds or Carom seeds - add any of these and simmer along with ginger and turmeric to make the tea. A pinch of cayenne pepper also helps in overall benefit of the tea.

Expert Tips:

Clean and rinse both the roots very well before use.
Feel free to use sliced ginger and turmeric with the peel on for this tea recipe.
Turmeric leaves its stains easily on the surfaces, so use pot that does not stain easily.
Wash the equipments immediately after using to avoid turmeric stain.

Storage:

You can store the tea in airtight container up-to 3 days in the fridge. Avoid adding lemon juice and honey if you plan to store and reheat the tea later. Reheat and add them just before serving.

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