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Turmeric Tea
Earthy with a hint of spice, turmeric tea is a pleasant drink. Learn how to brew it with either ground or fresh turmeric using this ginger-citrus recipe.
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- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 9 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cups boiled filtered or distilled water
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric (or 2-inch turmeric root, peeled and thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped ginger root (1/2 teaspoon ground ginger)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (or 1-inch lemon peel)
- 4 teaspoons honey (or to taste; divided)
- Garnish: lemon wedge
Instructions
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
In a teapot with the boiling water, add the turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and lemon zest or peel. If using ground ingredients, stir well to dissolve.
- 3
Let the tea brew for 5 to 8 minutes with ground turmeric or 8 to 10 minutes with turmeric root.
- 4
Strain into teacups.
- 5
Add 2 teaspoons of honey to each cup (or less depending on your preference) and garnish with lemon wedges.
- 6
Serve and enjoy.