Turmeric Tea
A warm, comforting beverage with rich flavors and numerous health benefits, perfect for aiding digestion and boosting metabolism.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
- 1–2 cups water
- Pinch of black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Honey (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients: turmeric powder, ginger, water, black pepper, lemon, and honey.
- In a small pot, bring 1-2 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium heat.
- Add the turmeric powder and sliced ginger to the boiling water. Reduce heat to simmer and let it brew for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, stir in a pinch of black pepper.
- Using a fine mesh strainer, pour the tea into a mug, leaving the solids behind.
- Squeeze in fresh lemon juice and stir in honey to taste.
- Enjoy your turmeric tea warm, savoring the aromatic and spicy essence.
Notes
For added variety, consider skipping honey and lemon for a low-calorie version, or adding a pinch of cinnamon for enhanced detox effects.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: turmeric tea, weight loss, health drink, herbal tea, detox
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