Iced Turmeric Ginger Tea with Lemon & Honey

Iced Turmeric Ginger Tea with Lemon & Honey

Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Beverages
Servings: 4 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp ground turmeric powder (or 1 tbsp grated fresh turmeric)
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • Freshly ground pepper (a few grinds)
  • 4 cups water

For each 1 cup serving, add:

  • The juice of half a lemon
  • 1/2 tsp raw honey, more or less to taste

Optional ingredients

  • Add cinnamon, cardamom and /or cloves while simmering for a chai-like tea

Instructions

  • Combine turmeric, ginger, pepper and water in a pot on the stove. Gently bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and let simmer gently for 10-15 minutes.
  • Let cool slightly (covered) and then strain through a fine-mesh strainer.
  • For each 1 cup serving, add lemon juice and a bit of raw honey just before drinking.
  • Pour over ice cubes in a glass and garnish with some lemon slices and a cinnamon stick.
  • Store any extra in a covered glass jar in the fridge.

Notes

Recipe by InspireHealth
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