A great health booster to sip in winter and monsoon, Turmeric Ginger Tea is just a 5 ingredient beverage. Furthermore, it gets ready under 15 minutes. And, it perks you up in no time. So, here’s a quick and simple guide to making a soothing cup of Turmeric and Ginger Tea Recipe this season!
The best part about traditional beverages like Saffron Tea, Indian Masala Tea, Fresh Ginger Root Tea and even Ginger Turmeric Tea is that they are devoid of side effects.
Most importantly, turmeric, as well as ginger, have anti-inflammatory properties.
As a result, they fuse up to make one of the healthiest ginger tea recipes.
This Turmeric Ginger Tea Recipe is that’s why consumed so much in Japan.
And, I don’t really have reasons as to why we shouldn’t be sipping this “elixir” often!
This tea is a breathe to make. Also, preparation-wise there is nothing much to it.
All you need to do is boil together turmeric and ginger, along with water for starters.
Later, honey and lemon are added to settle off the heat from the tea.
So, if you also like to relax with your favourite cup of beverage, do give this Ginger Turmeric a try and soak up all its goodness.
What is Turmeric Ginger Tea?
It is an Indian tea, where ginger, cinnamon and turmeric are boiled in water.
Lemon juice is added and then strained, to get a healthy and tasty tea.
You can also add in honey, if you like it to be a little sweet.
Overall, it is pleasantly sweet and a tad spicy because of cinnamon.
You may also add black pepper if you want. But, for me, ginger and cinnamon work well.
Although many people use fresh turmeric root while making it, it is fine to use it even the dry, ground one for this tea. Infact, I have used dry turmeric in this recipe.
You can serve this tea hot or cold.
In summers, I like to add a lot of ice cubes in the tea and serve it chilled. While in winters, I sip it hot.
As the benefits of turmeric and ginger are uncountable, so are that of this rejuvenating tea. Let’s have a closer look, still!
Ingredients
You will need just 5 ingredients for this one – Ginger, Cinnamon Stick, Turmeric , Lemon and Water.
If you want it to be a little sweet, then you can also add honey.
You can even add fresh turmeric instead of turmeric powder. If you are using fresh turmeric, then use 1 tsp grated fresh turmeric in place of dry turmeric powder.
Health benefits
- It is good for the functioning of the heart and it also lowers the cholesterol levels.
- Ginger boosts the overall activity of the brain and increases focus.
- The anti-inflammatory properties of ginger and turmeric soothe muscles as well as tissues.
- Moreover, it also helps with regulating blood sugar, blood pressure and aids the immune system.
- Lastly, this tea is beneficial for weight loss as well.
How to make Turmeric Ginger Tea with Coconut Milk?
You can make this tea along with coconut milk or any other milk too.
Just add 1 cup milk along with water, cinnamon, turmeric and ginger and skip the lemon juice.
Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and let the tea cook for 10 minutes for the flavours to steep in the coconut milk. Strain and serve.
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Step by Step Recipe
Add water in a pan and bring it to a boil.
Add ginger, cinnamon and ground turmeric and simmer for 5 minutes.
Switch off the heat and add the lemon juice. Add honey if you wish to.
Sieve the tea and serve hot.
Turmeric Ginger Tea
Ingredients
- 3 cups Water
- 1 tbsp Ginger (Grated)
- 1 stick Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Ground Turmeric
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
- Honey (Optional)
Instructions
- Add water in a pan and bring it to a boil.
- Add ginger, cinnamon and ground turmeric and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Switch off the heat and add the lemon juice.
- Add honey if you wish to.
- Sieve the tea and serve hot.
Notes
Sushant
I tried this it was really good. Each sip was rejuvenating , but instead of lemon I used honey.
Neha Mathur
Thnx a lot for trying 🙂
Karen
Our whole family thought this was wonderful. I had run out of honey the day before so substituted brown sugar. And I used a sprinkle of powdered cinnamon instead of a stick. WIll definitely be making this recipe lots! Thank you.
Neha Mathur
Thnx much for trying 🙂
Joy Ciesla
This is very good! I used 1/2tsp Ceylon cinnamon, and after squeezing the lemon juice, since I use organic lemons I placed the lemon half in the water as the whole lemon has benefits also. I added my local honey to the cup after it cooled a bit.
Neha Mathur
Thnx for liking 🙂
Joy Ciesla
I was just wondering, I have Simply Organic ground ginger. Since I am having a hard time at this time locating organic fresh ginger. Would this work as well?
Neha Mathur
Yes sure. You can use it.The taste will be slightly different.
Joy
I did find organic ginger, and made this today – finally. I used 1/2tsp Ceylon cinnamon, less lemon juice, & pepper. Since I used organic lemons, after squeezing I simmered the lemon peel in the mixture, & used date sugar. It’s excellent!
Neha Mathur
Thnx for trying. I am happy you liked it 🙂
Ronnda
How long does this last if stored in the fridge? I cannot wait to make this! Thank you! 🙂
Neha Mathur
You can refrigerate it for 3-4 days.
Shaista sayed
Hi ! Is it compulsory to add ghee or coconut oil in turmuric tea coz i have read that turmuric is fat soluble n fat helps to absorb this teas benifit fast
Neha Mathur
It is good to do that.
Irene
I’m going to try this. One question though, I was always told that turmeric is better absorbed in body when pepper is added to it.
Thank you
Neha Mathur
I am really not very sure about this Irene.
Malora Brunner
can this be made ahead and frozen in 1 cup amounts? And if so, how long will it keep? Longer than 3 to 4 days I hope. Would like to make a weeks worth at a time.
Neha Mathur
I would recommend making this tea fresh for best benefits.
Neli
I am allergic to cinnamon, will I still get the benefits of weight loss if I don’t add it?
Neha Mathur
You can skip to add it. This tea is generally very beneficial and even if you skip cinnamon, you will get the benefit of other ingredients.
Judy Brown
I like the ginger and turmeric, I use the root ginger and the root turmeric boil them together squeeze a lemon in it while boiling for 20 minutes take off stove and I use raw honey to cut some of strongness. I use mind as a shot drink everyday before I start my day
Neha Mathur
Nice 🙂
TashM .
I just had a cup of this tea and I must say I enjoyed it better than the one I previously made. The lemony, honey, and ginger flavors are savor. Thanks for sharing!
Neha Mathur
Good to hear!