If you're looking for a delicious and healthy way to drink your tea, you must try this lemon ginger turmeric tea! It's packed full of flavor and health benefits, making it the perfect drink for any time of day. Plus, it's really easy to make, so you can enjoy it anytime. Keep reading to learn more about this amazing tea and how to make it yourself.
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5 minutes, 3 ingredients, and 1 simmering pot!
We sip on this infusion every morning as a proactive measure to boost our immune system and start the day feeling refreshed. It's also our go-to remedy for those times when we're not feeling our best, whether it's due to sinus issues, a sore throat, or a cold, as it helps keep us hydrated. (source)
During detox periods, we use juices and smoothies, as we alternate between our detox juice, detox smoothies, an energizing antioxidant matcha smoothie, and hydrating drinks in conjunction with this fantastic infusion.
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🙌🏻 Lemon ginger turmeric tea ingredients and benefits
There are few things more refreshing than a cup of hot tea, and when it is infused with the fragrant flavors of lemon, ginger, and turmeric, it becomes even more delicious. But did you know that this combination of ingredients can also have major health benefits?
- Fresh Lemon Juice: Rich in Vitamin C, this citrus essential not only boosts your immune system but also aids in digestion and reduces inflammation. It's like a morning wake-up call for your body's defense mechanisms. (source)
- Ginger Root: A powerhouse of anti-inflammatory properties, ginger effectively reduces swelling and pain. It's also a natural remedy for nausea and vomiting, making it a versatile ingredient for overall well-being. (source)
- Turmeric: This vibrant spice contains antioxidants and offers many health benefits. It's linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, and joint pain. When combined with black pepper, its active compound, curcumin, becomes more bioavailable, amplifying its effects, and has a wide range of benefits. (source).
- Optional - Cinnamon & Maple Syrup: For those with a sweet tooth, cinnamon brings additional antioxidants (source) and a spicy warmth, while maple syrup provides essential minerals and natural sweetness.
Pro Tip: Don't forget to add a pinch of black pepper! It activates turmeric curcumin, making it more bioavailable and boosting its health benefits.
In addition to its many health benefits, ginger also brings a delicious flavor to the tea. This popular beverage can be enjoyed hot or cold and is a great way to relax and unwind after a long day.
Substitutions and variations
Freshly ground black pepper
You won't feel it in your tonic, but this trick is essential to augment the bioavailability of ground turmeric, thus improving your body’s absorption of this golden root. You can use cayenne pepper instead.
Cinnamon
It has been shown to have many health benefits. It can help to regulate blood sugar levels, and it also has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. In addition, cinnamon is a good source of antioxidants, which can help protect cells from damage. Cinnamon can help boost the flavor and health benefits of the tea when used in tea.
Add one cinnamon stick to the water to make turmeric ginger and cinnamon tea.
Cloves
Sometimes, add two or three cloves to the mix, just for a change, and also enjoy some extra health benefits.
They are a rich source of antioxidants, which can help to protect your body against damage from free radicals. They also contain eugenol, a natural antiseptic and anesthetic that can help relieve pain and inflammation.
In addition, cloves have anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, making them effective at fighting infections.
Cloves are also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, magnesium, and sodium. These nutrients are essential for good health and can help to boost your immune system, support cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer. Furthermore, cloves can help to improve digestion and detoxify the body.
Star anise
Add one or two of these beauties to your simmering water. This beautiful spice has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine. Some of the star anise health benefits:
- aiding in digestion
- soothing the stomach
- relieving gas and cramps
- reducing inflammation
- boosting the immune system
- helping to fight off infection
- treating colds and flu symptoms
- providing anti-cancer benefits
Apple cider vinegar
Add one tablespoon to your morning tonic. This fermented condiment contains probiotics, enzymes, and organic acids. These nutrients promote gut health by helping restore the balance of good bacteria in the gut and providing a host of other health benefits. Some of the apple cider vinegar benefits include:
- Improved blood sugar regulation
- Weight loss
- Reduced cholesterol level
- Detoxification
- Reduced risk of heart disease
- Protection against cancer
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🔪 Instructions
Turmeric ginger tea recipe:
- Bring a kettle or a pot of water to a simmer at around 194 ºF (90 ºC).
- Cut the lemon in half, ginger, and turmeric into slices or grind them with a shredder.
- Add the simmering water to the lemon, turmeric, ginger, and optional cinnamon stick. Alternatively, simmer in a pot at low heat for five minutes.
- If you use grated ginger or turmeric, pour the tea through a fine sieve.
- Optionally, sweeten with maple syrup.
- Serve and enjoy hot.
Step 1: Squeeze the lemon in a cup.
Step 2: Add fresh turmeric and ginger.
Step 3: Add boiling water or bring to a simmer in a saucepan and let steep for 5-7 minutes.
Alternative method 1: Put the water to simmer with all the ingredients, except for the sweetener and the consumption.
Alternative method 2: Put the turmeric and ginger in a tea ball strainer or tea ball infuser and let it sit in hot water for 5 minutes.
Tip: Depending on your dishes, turmeric can stain, so make sure you use stain-resistant cookware or cups. This will make the flavors more intense than simply pouring water on top.
Using ground spices
Another option to avoid touching turmeric is to put all the ingredients in a tea leaves container and discard the contents.
Sometimes, you have all the ingredients in your pantry; they are not fresh. It is better to use fresh spices, but the ground is OK. We recommend using ground turmeric root which could be easier and more comfortable since it dyes. Ensure to take extra care with your hands and clothes. Once turmeric touches your skin or clothing, it is difficult to remove the stains.
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💡 Expert Tips
Maximize Flavor and Benefits
Spice it Up: Add a small piece of fresh or dried licorice root to your tea for an extra zing. Licorice root sweetens the tea naturally and offers digestive and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Citrus Twist: Experiment with different citrus fruits like orange or grapefruit for a varied flavor profile and additional vitamin C.
Enhance Absorption
Tea Pairing: Pair this tea with a small, healthy snack rich in fats, like a handful of almonds or a slice of avocado toast. This can further aid in the absorption of turmeric's beneficial compounds.
Serving Suggestions
Cold Brew Twist: For a refreshing summer drink, try cold brewing this tea. Steep the ingredients in cold water in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours, then strain and serve over ice.
Garnish and Serve: Garnish your tea with a slice of lemon or a sprig of mint for added flavor and a visually appealing touch.
Mindful Consumption
Listen to Your Body: While this tea is beneficial, it's important to listen to your body. If you experience any discomfort or adverse reactions, consider reducing the quantity or frequency of consumption.
Balance is Key: Remember, this tea is a supplement to a balanced diet. Ensure you're getting a variety of nutrients from different sources for overall health and well-being.
Sustainability Tip
Compost Your Ingredients: After brewing your tea, don't throw away the used lemon, ginger, and turmeric. These can be composted, contributing to a more sustainable and waste-free lifestyle.
🫙 Storage
Tonics and infusions are always best consumed fresh, but if you made a batch, just store it in an airtight glass container with a lid and consume it within one or two days. Bring the tea to a boil and add lemon slices before consuming it to revive its flavor.
You can also consume this infusion cold, just as we do with our homemade pineapple water.
❓ FAQ
Yes, you can. In this case, we recommend you also add black pepper. More info on the bioavailability of turmeric. In short, raw turmeric doesn’t require ground black pepper for absorption because its natural oils aid absorption, but powdered turmeric requires ground or cracked black pepper.
You can make ginger powder tea by replacing one tablespoon of fresh ginger with ½ teaspoon of ground ginger.
The best time to drink turmeric and ginger tea is either first thing in the morning or before bed.
Turmeric and ginger tea is great for aiding digestion, so drinking them before meals is ideal. However, drinking it first thing in the morning is best if you're looking for a detoxifying drink to help cleanse your system.
If you want to promote good sleep, drink it before bedtime.
Yes, it is good to drink turmeric and ginger every day! Turmeric has numerous health benefits, including reducing inflammation, helping to prevent Alzheimer's disease and cancer, and improving digestion.
Ginger is also very beneficial for human health, providing relief from nausea and vomiting, pain relief, and helping to improve cardiovascular health. Together, these two ingredients make a potent health tonic that can help improve overall well-being.
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📋 Recipe
Lemon Ginger Turmeric Tea
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated turmeric
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 whole lemon juiced
- 2 cups filtered water
Optional
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or agave syrup or stevia
- 1 pinch of black pepper to activate the turmeric’s properties
Directions
Saucepan method
- Add-in. To a small saucepan, add all the ingredients and water.
- Whisk to combine and warm over medium heat. Heat until hot to the touch but not boiling – about 3 minutes – whisking frequently.
- Strain. Pass through a colander if you used freshly ground ginger and/or turmeric roots.
- Turn off heat and let it sit before consuming.
Kettle method
- Put the kettle to 90 ºC or 194 ºF.
- Squeeze the lemon in a cup, add the sliced or grated ginger and turmeric and pour the water in.
- Let sit for 3-4 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
- Best when fresh, but it can be stored covered in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat on the stovetop until hot.
Tea ball strainer method
- put the turmeric and ginger in a tea ball strainer or tea ball infuser, and let it sit in hot water for 5 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts
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Momolabo Ebidero
Your article is very detailed and very insightful. I’m not a tea person so I make drinks instead. For my drink, I blend ginger and turmeric and add into boiled water and let it sit for awhile. I then add some cloves, lime juice with some lime skins and drain out letting some of the blended ginger and turmeric through and down it all.
Gus
That's cool! We also love those kinds of infusions. You can literally make and delicious infusion out of thin air! thanks for sharing your recipe!
Katie
Love this healthy and totally delicious lemon ginger turmeric tea! Perfect afternoon drink.
Jacqui
This drink helped me a lot with a cold!
Gus
That's great, Jacquie! I am glad you are feeling better! Thanks for your review.
Dana
I have friends that swear by this. First time making it and it was so nice! Love the kick from the ginger!
Gus
I am glad you enjoyed the turmeric tea Dana; drinking it daily is a great habit to incorporate.
Irena
Great tea recipe, especially right now with so much flu and *vid going around. Plus, our kid is in day care so anything we can do to support immunity and to lower inflammation is a bonus!
Gus
Yes, it is super important to keep immunity high, and nothing is better than natural ingredients. 🙂
Caroline
Lemon ginger is a favorite in the winter when I'm not feeling my best, really must try it with fresh turmeric in there for the added benefits. Such a great color, too.
Angela
One of my favorite teas! I always drink this when I'm feeling under the weather. Now, I may start drinking it daily! Thanks for the great recipe.
Cam
I love this recipe! This tea was so refreshing and has easily become my new morning go to refreshment!
Anjali
I love turmeric milk but never had tried turmeric tea before! Loved this recipe - it was the perfect way to start my day!
Gus
I am glad you liked this turmeric tonic! Definitely a great way to get the day going! Thanks for your review! 🙂