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Turmeric Ginger Tea

This turmeric ginger tea is warm, soothing, and full of bold flavor. Made with fresh ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and a touch of spice, it's lightly sweetened with honey and finished with a squeeze of lemon.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: ginger turmeric cinnamon tea, tea, turmeric tea
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 (1-inch) ginger root -peeled, rough chopped
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey -optional
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Instructions

  • Add ginger and water to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, add the cinnamon stick, turmeric, and cayenne pepper.
  • Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the lemon juice.
  • Pour through a strainer into a mug, discarding any solids
  • Add honey to taste.

Notes

    • Let it steep – Simmer for at least 10 minutes to bring out the flavors.
    • Strain well – Use a fine-mesh strainer for a smooth tea.
    • Adjust to taste – Add more honey or lemon to suit your preference.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 17.4mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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