Turmeric Ginger Tea Recipe
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Turmeric ginger tea is a 5-ingredient herbal beverage that is very soothing to sip on. It gets ready quickly and perks you up quickly. Here is how to make it. Drink it hot or chilled.
If you love sipping comforting teas, you have to try these too: Strawberry tea, lemon tea, hibiscus tea, saffron tea, and Kashmiri kahwa.
Quick Look: Turmeric Ginger Tea
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: Approx. 8 per serving
Dietary Info: Gluten-free. Caffeine-free, can be made vegan
Skill Level: Easy
Tools Needed: Medium saucepan, tea strainer, citrus juicer.
Shelf Life: Up to 3–4 days refrigerated (add lemon and honey only after reheating).
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“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!”
– TashM
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I am a tea person and love my cup of green tea first thing in the morning. During the day, I keep experimenting with other flavors. Cumin tea, apple cinnamon tea, and strawberry tea are my current favorites, and this turmeric ginger tea is slowly getting into the list. You must give it a try too!
What Is Turmeric Ginger Tea?
Turmeric ginger tea is an herbal drink made with fresh ginger root and ground or fresh turmeric.
It is more of a tisane than tea. This means no tea leaves are added to make this drink.
The taste of this herbal tea is earthy and slightly bitter. It is zingy and tangy at the same time.
Imagine sipping this comforting, sweet, spicy tea in your cozy blanket and watching your favorite movie on a chilly night.
While I like it hot in the winter months, in summer, I enjoy this comforting drink chilled with lots of ice; believe me, it is as comforting as the hot one.
Ingredients
You will need just 5 ingredients to make this beverage: Fresh Ginger Root, Cinnamon Stick, Ground or Fresh Turmeric, Fresh Lemon, and Water.
- Ginger – Fresh ginger root gives this tea a lovely spicy kick. If fresh ginger is unavailable, add ½ teaspoon of ground ginger instead.
- Turmeric – You can use either fresh or ground turmeric. If using fresh turmeric, use 1 teaspoon grated fresh turmeric instead of ½ teaspoon dry turmeric powder. Fresh turmeric root is generally available at Whole Foods or Indian grocery stores. If you use turmeric powder, I recommend using high-quality, organic ground turmeric. Sometimes, low-quality turmeric powder is adulterated with artificial color, and you don’t want to use that.
- Sweetener – Add a little honey (not vegan) or another sweetener of your choice, like maple syrup or agave nectar, if you like the sweet tea. You can also use sugar-free options like stevia or monk fruit.
- Lemon Juice – Use freshly squeezed lemon juice to make this tea. Adjust the quantity according to your taste. You can also use lime juice in place of lemon juice.
- Cinnamon adds a nice flavor to this drink.
Optional:
Add a pinch of crushed black pepper or cayenne. It is said that black pepper enhances the absorption of turmeric.
Adding a small amount of oil, such as coconut oil, avocado oil, or grass-fed butter, also enhances curcumin absorption.
You can also add green tea bags (or loose green tea leaves) or black tea bags while making this tea.
You can also add organic licorice root, lemongrass, and peppermint leaves to this tea recipe. They are also believed to have many medicinal properties.
How To Make Turmeric And Ginger Tea
Step 1: Add 3 cups of water to a medium-sized saucepan and bring it to a boil over high heat. Once the water comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low. Add the following ingredients to the hot water and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 whole cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon organic ground turmeric
Step 2: Switch off the heat. Add ¼ cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice and stir well. Add honey if you wish to.
You can add a teaspoon of ghee at this stage to improve the body’s absorption of curcumin (the bright yellow chemical in turmeric).
Step 3: Strain the tea into 2 teacups using a tea strainer.
Step 4: Serve hot.
Turmeric Ginger Tea FAQs
You can also make this tea with coconut milk or any other type of milk.
Add 1 cup of milk, 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 steep for 10 minutes. Strain and serve.
You don’t have to do anything extra or different. Just prepare the hot tea as shown in the process, then let it coon. Once it comes to room temperature, pour it into a glass filled with ice cubes and enjoy your iced ginger and turmeric tea.
Pro Tips By Neha
Turmeric leaves stain everything they come into contact with. So, use an old chopping board and a pot to make the tea.
Wearing gloves will also prevent your fingers from staining.
Storage Suggestions
Store the leftover tea in an airtight container and refrigerate it for 3-4 days.
Do not add lemon juice and honey if you plan to reheat the tea. Add them after reheating and just before serving.
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Turmeric Ginger Tea Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 whole cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric (or 2 teaspoon grated fresh turmeric)
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- honey, sugar or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Add water to a medium-size saucepan and bring it to a boil over high heat.
- Once the water comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low.
- Add grated ginger, whole cinnamon stick, and ground turmeric and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Switch off the heat and remove the saucepan from heat.
- Add lemon juice and stir well. Add honey if you wish to.
- You can add a teaspoon of ghee or any other fat at this stage for the better absorption of curcumin (the bright yellow chemical in turmeric) by the body.
- Strain the tea into 2 teacups using a tea strainer.
- Serve hot.
Your recipe is very well written and easy to understand ! Thank You !
My whole family loves this recipe! I serve it with steamed coconut and oat milk with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top. 🙂
Good to know 🙂