Immune Boosting Turmeric Tea Recipe with step by step photos: 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.
From ancient times turmeric or haldi has been used for healing many diseases. In Ayurveda turmeric is believed to balance tridosha (i.e Vata dosha, Pitta dosha, and Kapha dosha), the three energies that govern the function of our body and mind. It is often called ‘mother of all healing’ in Ayurveda.
Turmeric is frequently used to add flavor and color to the food as well as cosmetics and medicines.
Turmeric makes an incredibly healing and delicious drink when combined with ginger, cinnamon, lemon juice, and honey.
This immune-boosting turmeric 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.
Instructions
- 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. Just before serving, heat it up, mix lemon juice and honey.
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Immune Boosting Turmeric Tea Recipe
INGREDIENTS ( 1 CUP = 250 ML )
- 2 tbsp sliced fresh turmeric root or 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tbsp sliced fresh ginger root or 1 tsp ginger powder
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon peel
- Few whole black pepper or 1 tsp black pepper powder
- Few cinnamon sticks or 1 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.
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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.
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