5 Turmeric Tea Recipes That Reduce Inflammation

5 Turmeric Tea Recipes That Reduce Inflammation

Making turmeric tea is nice and simple, and there are all sorts of variations and adaptations of the recipe, allowing you to customize it to suit your personal tastes. Whichever recipe you use (or even if you get creative and make up your own version), it’s important that you only use good quality turmeric powder, or alternatively, you can use grated fresh turmeric root for a stronger flavor.

Turmeric should be easy to find in your local grocery store or supermarket. Additionally Amazon probably has the most extensive range or turmeric powder and supplements available.

***Please note that, despite its benefits, you shouldn’t drink tea made from turmeric, or take turmeric supplements whilst you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If in doubt please contact your doctor first.***

Turmeric Tea Recipes

Recipe 1: Basic Version

Ingredients

4 cups of water
1 teaspoon turmeric
Lemon or honey (or both!) to serve

Directions

Heat 4 cups of water, bringing it to the boil.
Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric.
Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for around 10 minutes.
Remove from the heat and strain using a fine sieve.
Pour into serving cups and add lemon or honey to taste.


Recipe 2: Turmeric Tea with a Twist

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 inch fresh ginger root, minced
2-teaspoon ground turmeric
1-teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 lemongrass tea bag
6 peppercorns (you can leave these out if you prefer!)
Pinch of sea salt
Directions

Bring the water to the boil in a small saucepan.
Add the peeled, minced ginger root, turmeric, cinnamon, peppercorns (remember, these are optional!), sliced oranges, and sea-salt.
Allow the mixture to simmer on a medium low heat for 10-15 minutes.
Add the lemongrass teabag and allow to steep for around 3 minutes.
Remove the teabag and pour the mixture into a mug.


Recipe 3: Creamy Turmeric Tea

 Why not give your tea a creamy twist with some coconut milk?

Ingredients

1 cup coconut or almond milk
½ teaspoon turmeric
A pinch cayenne pepper
½ inch finely chopped ginger root
1 ½ teaspoon of honey (or an alternative sweetener)

Directions

In a pan, gently warm the cup of coconut or almond milk.
Mix together the turmeric, cayenne pepper, finely chopped ginger root, and the honey.
Add a small amount of the warmed milk and stir it into the mixture.
Mix well until all of the lumps have disappeared.
Add the rest of the milk and mix.
Strain and then serve.


Recipe 4: Sweet Turmeric Black Pepper Tea

 Ingredients

1/3 cup honey
2 ½ teaspoons ground turmeric
Lemon
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions

Mash the turmeric and honey into a paste (you can then store this in a jar to ensure you have it on hand whenever the need arises).
For each cup of sweet turmeric black pepper tea, take a heaped teaspoon of the turmeric and honey paste.
Top with boiling water.
Add a squeeze of lemon and a few generous twists of freshly ground black pepper.
Stir and enjoy!


Recipe 5: Turmeric Lemon Tea

 Turmeric lemon tea combines the sweet, tangy flavours of lemon and ginger, with a gentle kick from the cayenne pepper.

Ingredients

1 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 tablespoon ground ginger
1/8 tablespoon turmeric
Cayenne
Honey to taste

Directions

In a mug, mix together the lemon juice, turmeric, ginger and cayenne.
Top with boiling water.
Stir well.
Add honey to sweeten to your personal taste.
Additional Serving Suggestions

There are numerous ways to serve your turmeric tea, here are a few of our favorites…

Add a slice of orange, a dash of honey, the juice of 1 lemon, and 1 teaspoon of coconut oil.
Turmeric also works perfectly with a slice of apple or cucumber.
If you want a milder taste why not add extra water.
Serve chilled in the summer for a refreshing and healthy drink.
Now that you have some turmeric tea recipes to try, 


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