Ingredients:
5 cups of water
2 inches of fresh turmeric root (or ground turmeric)
1-inch piece of ginger
Peel of 1 organic lemon
Juice of 1 lemon
1 cinnamon stick
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon of coconut oil (or butter/ghee)
Raw honey, to taste
Instructions:
Prepare the Ingredients:
Peel and grate the turmeric root.
Thinly slice the ginger.
Use a potato peeler to peel the lemon, making sure to avoid the white pith.
Juice the lemon and set aside.
Brew the Tea:
In a saucepan, bring 5 cups of water to just below boiling.
Add the grated turmeric, sliced ginger, lemon peel, cinnamon stick, and cracked black pepper to the water.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes.
Strain and Flavor:
After 10 minutes, remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the tea to remove any solid particles.
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the strained tea.
Store the tea in a mason jar in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Serve and Enjoy:
When ready to serve, heat a cup of the tea and add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil (or fat of your choice) and raw honey to taste.
Notes:
Turmeric tea can be reheated, but add coconut oil and honey to each cup individually as the coconut oil will solidify if added to the whole batch.
Feel free to adjust the amount of cinnamon, pepper, and honey to suit your taste preferences.
Conclusion:
Homemade turmeric tea is not only delicious but also a fantastic way to boost your immune system naturally. With its vibrant flavor and powerful health benefits, it’s the perfect drink to keep you healthy during the colder months.
Give this recipe a try and let me know what you think in the comments below. Stay healthy and enjoy!