Turmeric, Ginger and Lemon Tonic Tea
Tonic Tea
Ingredients
| 1 | tablespoon |
turmeric
or 1/4 cup turmeric root, freshly grated |
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| 2 | tablespoons |
ginger root
freshly grated |
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| 4 | cups |
water
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| 1 |
lemon
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| ¼ | cup |
honey
or 1/4 cup agave nectar |
Directions
To prepare the tea, peel and grate the turmeric and the ginger root.
Place in a soup pot and add water. Bring to mixture to a boil and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes.
Strain the mixture into a clean glass container. Allow the mixture to cool for about 5 minutes.
Then, juice the lemon and pour into the turmeric tea along with the agave nectar or honey.
This infusion can also be drunk at room temperature.
*Enjoy the liver tonic.
- Precautions:
Although turmeric and ginger is good for you, avoid taking large doses most especially if you have gallstones, bleeding disorders, overly acidic stomach or are pregnant or nursing.
Also avoid large doses if you are taking any medication that contains blood thinner. The following recipe yield 4 cups and can be drank in one day without any side effects.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 272g (9.6 oz)
happyzhangbo
The photo looks beautiful, love the combination in this tea. Sounds super healthy and tasty, perfect drink on a cold fall or winter day!
about 11 years agoUnited States
I don't want to wish for a sick day but with cold weather upon us, sounds and looks like a quick cure for ails you.
about 11 years agoshihtzu
THAT IS A NEAT NAME, ANONYMOUS, WILL NAME MY PUG THIS
over 10 years agoI'm having a cup right now.
about 1 year agoSuperhippiedad
I've been told that ginger is a great anti inflammatory, and is good for cleaning out your lungs, at this point I'll try anything to clear my chest.
about 1 year agoHala
Why the honey?
6 months agodoes this need to be refrigerated if i don't drink it all in one day?
6 months agoUnited States
This is so delicious. I made it with fresh ginger and fresh turmeric.
3 months ago