This Lemon Ginger Turmeric Tea is a wonderful, healthy way to start your morning!
This winter, keep yourself and your family safe from sore throat and boost your immune system with the special lemon ginger turmeric tea. This tea not only protects you from illnesses during cold weather but has plenty of other health benefits. For instance, it is a good source of Vitamin C; it helps with weight loss and chronic inflammation.
This turmeric ginger lemon tea is made using fresh ingredients with magical properties. It has been used as a traditional Chinese medicine to cure several medical conditions such as heart disease, pain relief, and upset stomach. It is especially beneficial during the flu season.
So, how do you make this cup of ginger tea, and how do its various ingredients help promote good health? Let me tell you all about it!
Recipe Ingredients–What You Need
This lemon ginger turmeric tea is so easy to make; it only requires 6 ingredients yet has many medicinal properties.
Turmeric
The first ingredient for this tea is a 1-inch piece of roughly chopped fresh turmeric root. You can also use turmeric powder if you can’t find turmeric root. There are many health benefits of turmeric as it contains curcumin, a natural compound with strong antioxidant and powerful anti-inflammatory properties.
Its active components offer various health benefits, including lowering the risk of heart disease, metabolic syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease, and other degenerative conditions. The warming kick of turmeric makes this tea the perfect drink in winter when the flu and common cold are at large. Also, if you incorporate turmeric into your daily diet, it can help prevent cancer and keep allergies and infections at bay.
Ginger
The second key ingredient for this tea recipe is fresh ginger root. We need a 1-inch of roughly chopped organic ginger root; however, you can also use ground ginger. This herb is quite famous because it is used in many herbal remedies. It contains 400 natural compounds that play a key role in ginger’s medicinal benefits. Not only does it aids digestion, but it also helps fight flu and cold. Also, ginger root is an excellent addition to your diet to reduce weight, control nausea due to chemotherapy or pregnancy, and help with osteoarthritis.
Lemon Juice
If you want to make your ginger tea more effective, add 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice to it. Not only does it add natural flavours to your hot drinks, but it contains many health benefits. For instance, it has plenty of Vitamin C, plant compounds, and soluble fibres that regulate blood sugar. Moreover, lemons are a good source of potassium and Vitamin B6 that help reduce blood pressure, lower the risk of heart diseases, aid in weight loss, and prevent kidney stones.
If you can’t find a juicy lemon to extract fresh juice from, you can also use natural lemon oil, organic lemon peel, orange peel, or citric acid, or simply add lemon slices to the tea to reap some of the benefits of lemon juice.
Black Pepper
To add a delicious flavor to your lemon ginger turmeric tea, we will add a pinch of black pepper to it. Make sure to use the highest quality ground pepper for this tea for enhanced effectiveness. Black pepper has a sharp yet mildly spicy flavor and has been used as an ancient Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years.
It is rich in antioxidants, has anti-inflammatory properties, and is also known to improve brain function. But that’s not all! Black pepper is also beneficial for sugar, and cholesterol. Plus, it also contains an active compound Piperine that has cancer-fighting properties and aids in successful absorption of turmeric. In fact, it increases the bioavailability of turmeric by 2000%!
However, you can also use cayenne pepper alongside black pepper or as an alternative, because it’s the heat and bold flavor that we’re looking for.
Green Tea
We also need 1 green tea bag for this lemon ginger turmeric tea to add to the mug of hot water. The purpose of using green tea as a base is to make the tea taste good, and also because it is a great way to enjoy the full benefits of this herbal tea.
Green tea aids in digestion, reduces fat, improves brain function, and protects against cancer. (source)
You can use lemon myrtle green tea, sweet blackberry leaves, loose leaf tea, organic lemongrass, or any kind of fruit tea to add flavor to this already flavourful lemon ginger tea.
Water
As we’re making one cup of lemon ginger turmeric tea, we will use 1 ½ glass of water to simmer the ingredients in.
How to Make Lemon Ginger Turmeric Tea?
1. In a small saucepan, bring the turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and water to a simmer over low heat. Allow to simmer for 3 minutes.
2. Turn off the heat, add the green tea bag, and cover the pot. All the tea to steep for 3 minutes. 3. Remove the tea bag and strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
I get many queries regarding the lemon ginger turmeric tea recipe; therefore, I have answered some of the frequently asked questions to help my lovely readers with this recipe.
Q. What are the benefits of lemon ginger turmeric tea?
The lemon ginger turmeric tea is caffeine-free; therefore, you can have it at any time of the day to boost your immune system, keep yourself safe from the flu and common cold, and to detoxify your body. Also, if you’re tired after a long day at work, you can sip this tea before bed to help with muscle pain.
Q. Can we drink lemon ginger turmeric tea daily?
Yes, you can. Lemon ginger turmeric tea is a detox tea and drinking it daily is absolutely fine. It has several health benefits that help with inflammation, flu, and sore throat.
Q. What is the best time to consume this tea?
You can take the lemon ginger turmeric tea at any time of the day; however, taking it first thing in the morning or right before bed is considered the best time as it aids in digestion.
Q. Does this tea reduce belly fat?
The healing effects of turmeric reduce inflammation caused by obesity and increase metabolism that helps burn calories. The result? Reduced belly fat. Therefore, if you take turmeric tea consistently, it can help you lose weight. (source)
Q. How can I make the lemon ginger turmeric tea sweet?
If you want to sweeten up your lemon ginger turmeric tea, you can add a little bit of maple syrup or raw honey to your cup. Stevia is another natural option for sweetening the tea. Alternatively, you can also add honey granules to the simmering pot of tea.
Q. What other ingredients can I add to the tea to enhance its effectiveness?
If you want to reap the full benefits of the lemon ginger turmeric tea, you can add a couple of cinnamon sticks or apple cider vinegar to the tea.
Another delicious beverage loaded with healthy benefits is this Matcha Vanilla Latte. I hope you’ll try them both!
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Lemon Ginger Turmeric Tea Recipe
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
Description
Warm, flavorful, and full of health benefits, this Lemon Ginger Turmeric Tea is made with fresh ginger and turmeric, lemon juice, and green tea!
Ingredients
- 1” piece fresh turmeric, roughly chopped
- 1” piece fresh ginger, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Pinch black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 green tea bag
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring the turmeric, ginger, black pepper, lemon juice, and water to a
simmer over low heat. Allow to simmer for 3 minutes. - Turn off the heat, add the green tea bag, and cover the pot. All the tea to steep for
3 minutes. - Remove the tea bag and strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve. Consume
immediately. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: beverage recipes
- Method: stove top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 1 grams
- Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 2 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 0 grams
If you found this tea beneficial, try my special elderberry syrup, fire cider, Golden Milk, Homemade Cough Syrup, and hydrating green juice recipe to stay healthy!
I took a look at the recipe for the Lemon Ginger Turmeric Tea, and I must say, I love sipping on it during the winter months. It always seems to keep the sniffles away and keeps me feeling great. The combination of these ingredients reminds me of the benefits of naturopathic medicine . Thanks for sharing this delightful recipe!
Do you have to consume it immediately or can you make it for the next day?
If you store it in the refrigerator, it should be fine to drink the next day.
How often should you have this daily?
Can you share more about this type of turmeric and how to make it? I’m pretty confused with them.
This is fresh turmeric. You purchase it fresh from the grocery store, peel it, and chop it for this recipe.
where do you find turmeric root?
thanks!
I find it at Whole Foods! Health food stores carry it as well.