Learn how to make turmeric tea with fresh turmeric root: A healing tea made with the goodness of fresh turmeric root, ginger, lemon, black pepper, cinnamon, and honey. A perfect way to fight cold, rejuvenate the body, boost health, and immune.
Few words about Turmeric
From ancient times turmeric or haldi has been used for healing many diseases. Hence it is called ‘mother of all healing’ in Ayurveda. In Ayurveda turmeric is used to balance tridosha (i.e Vata dosha, Pitta dosha, and Kapha dosha), the three energies that govern the function of our body and mind.
The plant is native to the Indian subcontinent. Turmeric root is used both fresh like ginger and in its dried powdered form. It has a warm, earthy, peppery bitter taste.
Turmeric makes an incredibly healing and delicious drink when combined with ginger, cinnamon, lemon juice, and honey.
The turmeric I have used here is fresh from my garden. This fresh turmeric root tea recipe always comes to my rescue, whenever I get hit with a terrible cold. I also love to sip this drink during the cooler months. As it works as a preventive and tastes divine.
The high antioxidant and antibacterial properties of turmeric when combined with the goodness of ginger roots, black pepper, and lime juice assist in reducing the cold and flu symptoms, help to combat infection, clear congestion, bring down inflammation, boost the immune system, relieve sore throat and enhance digestion.
You can check this Lemon Tea Recipe
Turmeric Tea Preparations Step by Step
- Crush the ginger root slices, black peppercorns, and cinnamon separately or together. Skip this step if using ground or dried versions. (Photo-1,2)
- Heat water in a pot or saucepan. Add turmeric slices, along with lemon peels, crushed ginger, and crushed black pepper and cinnamon. Cover the lid and simmer for 10 minutes. (Photo-3,4)
- Once done, strain the tea through a fine sieve into cups. Add lemon juice and honey as needed and mix well. (Photo-5,6)
Variations
- Fresh turmeric and ginger add a vibrant flavor. However, ground or dried versions could be used as well.
- A little fat like coconut oil, almond oil or even butter could be added to the drink.
Storage
It can be easily stored for 2-3 days in the refrigerator. Keep the strained tea in an airtight jar. Heat it up, and mix in lemon juice and honey right before serving.
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How to make Turmeric Tea with fresh turmeric root
INGREDIENTS ( 1 CUP = 240 ML )
- 2 tbsp sliced fresh turmeric root or 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tbsp sliced fresh ginger root or 1/2 tsp ginger powder
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon peel
- Few whole black pepper or 1/4 tsp black pepper powder
- Few cinnamon sticks or 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
- 2 cups filtered water
- Lemon juice as needed
- Honey as needed
INSTRUCTIONS
- Crush the ginger root slices, black pepper, and cinnamon separately or together. Skip this step if using ground or dried versions.
- Heat water in a pot or saucepan. Add turmeric slices, along with lemon peels, crushed ginger, and crushed black pepper and cinnamon.
- Cover the lid and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Once done, strain the tea through a fine sieve into cups.
- Add lemon juice and honey as needed and mix well.
Notes
- Fresh turmeric and ginger add a vibrant flavor. However, ground or dried versions could be used as well.
- A little fat like coconut oil, almond oil or even butter could be added to the drink.
- Storage: It can be easily stored for 2-3 days in the refrigerator. Keep the strained tea in an airtight jar. Just before serving, heat it up, mix lemon juice and honey.
Disclaimer
The advice provided in this content is for informational purposes only. It is in no way a substitute for a qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own physician for more information.
Barbara
Thank you for recipe, turmeric tea is lovely!
Geetanjali
Hi Barbara! You are welcome! Glad you like this 🙂
Jane Simard
I used this for the body aches and back ache with Covid 19 Omicron strain. It works like a charm. I want to say that the flexibility to use ingredients in the kitchen was fantastic. I certainly did not want to think about shopping. I used fresh tumeric root and it may have boosted the results. I did not sweeten at all and enjoyed.
Chef Bambu
Thank you. I’ve been making turmeric tea mixed with green tea for a couple years now since I started growing my own turmeric. I haven’t used pepper corns before or always add ginger but will do so next time. My primary reason for growing turmeric was to make my Caribbean hot sauce from a recipe given to me by an old Jamaican friend. My friend said you cannot have hot sauce if you don’t have turmeric and he was the best. Now I have the best hot sauce and best fresh turmeric tea from your recipe. Thank you again.