A while back I posted a recipe for the highly popular turmeric milk. Nonetheless, dare I say, I might have found something that tops it. Homemade turmeric tea! I am in love, love, love with this drink! It is quickly becoming my favorite hot drink of all time – move over coffee. Bold statement, I know.
I’ve already posted the long list of turmeric’s benefits and making it as part of one’s regular routine will no doubt do the body good. One benefit I have noticed right away is the clarity and quality of my skin. It does the job. Again, for those that are experiencing joint pain or minor muscle aches, turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory properties that help in the healing process, naturally. Solid gold.
The good thing is this recipe is simple and easy. Two words I undoubtedly like to hear. Here are the quick and dirty details adapted from one of my favorite healthy cooking blogs, 101 Cookbooks.
Ingredients
1/3 Cup Raw Honey
2 1/2 – 3 Teaspoons of Turmeric
Lemon
A dash of Black Pepper or Cayenne Pepper
Optional Additions
Fresh Ginger
Peppercorns
Cardamom
Cinnamon
Mix the honey and turmeric together forming a thick paste. It will make enough for multiple uses so whatever is extra can be stored in the refrigerator.
For each serving place a heaping teaspoon (sometimes I go for a little extra) in a cup. Pour hot water (not boiling hot) into the cup and stir, dissolving all of the turmeric paste. Then, squeeze half a lemon into the cup adding a few dashes of black pepper, or my personal favorite, cayenne pepper. The turmeric and spices have a tendency to settle to the bottom so it is a good idea to have a spoon on hand to stir the tea occasionally. For added benefit, I like to add grated fresh ginger to my tea or you could also add cardamom or even cinnamon depending on your taste.
FYI. Just a little side note in regards to the effectiveness of turmeric is it’s a good idea to add black pepper in that it increases it’s potency making the compound curcumin found in turmeric more bioavailable. No worries, it actually complements the tea quite well.
