Turmeric, Ginger and Lemon Tonic Tea
Tonic Tea
Ingredients
15 | ml |
turmeric
or 1/4 cup turmeric root, freshly grated |
|
30 | ml |
ginger root
freshly grated |
|
946 | ml |
water
|
|
1 | each |
lemon
|
|
59 | ml |
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.
Toronto , Ontario, Canada
over 8 years ago
The photo looks beautiful, love the combination in this tea. Sounds super healthy and tasty, perfect drink on a cold fall or winter day!
, United States
over 8 years ago
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.
Saint Catharines, Canada
almost 8 years ago
THAT IS A NEAT NAME, ANONYMOUS, WILL NAME MY PUG THIS