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How to Make Turmeric Tea

Make this healing tea using ground turmeric powder or fresh turmeric root.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 2 12-ounce servings
Author: Mary Bryant Shrader

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Small strainer

Ingredients

  • 1 tsps Ground turmeric Or 1 tbsp. grated fresh turmeric root
  • 16 Whole black peppercorns Or 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 Lemon, juiced
  • 2 tsps Honey, preferably raw

Instructions

  • Pour 3 cups of water into a saucepan.
  • Add turmeric and black pepper to the saucepan.
  • Whisk the mixture together, heat over high heat, and bring to a boil.
  • Turn heat down to the lowest setting and cover. Allow the mixture to simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the saucepan from heat and remove the lid from the saucepan to allow your turmeric tea mixture to cool slightly for about 2-3 minutes.
  • For two servings, divide the lemon juice between two heat-proof mugs and add a teaspoon of honey to each mug.
  • Divide your turmeric tea between each mug and stir well. Enjoy!

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Notes

VARIATIONS: The recipe above is for a basic Turmeric Tea. You may customize your tea by adding any herbs and spices that you like.  Here are some variations that I like.
To the saucepan when adding the turmeric and black pepper, you can also add the following:
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamon or 8 crushed cardamom pods
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or 4-3" cinnamon sticks (preferably Ceylon cinnamon)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne 
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
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Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or medical professional. If you are not feeling well, please seek professional medical attention and medicine. And if you are thinking of supplementing your treatment with home remedies, be sure to talk to your medical professional about them. It's important that you get the medicine and treatments you need to get back to good health.
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