Turmeric Tea (VIDEO)

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Make the most out of fresh turmeric by preparing this soothing, nourishing, and satisfying Turmeric Tea!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Drinks and Juices

Cuisine: Chinese, Indian, Japanese

Keyword: ginger, lemon, quick and easy recipe, tea recipe, turmeric, turmeric tea

Servings:

Calories: 4kcal

Prepare the ingredients.
With the turmeric and ginger, scrape off the skin with a spoon and chop them with a knife. On the other hand, peel the lemon and separate the segments or cut.
Puree.
Put the chopped ingredients, with the black pepper, in a glass blender and puree until smooth.
Store the turmeric paste.
Transfer the paste to a clean airtight jar and refrigerate. You can also freeze the paste in ice cube trays and store the cubes in freezer bags for longer shelf life.
How to use the turmeric paste.
Add about a pinch of the paste to a cup of hot water and mix until fully dissolved. Add honey or any sweetener of your choice.
How to use the turmeric cubes.
Add a cube of turmeric paste to a glass and add hot water. Mix till dissolved. Add honey or any sweetener of your choice.

Use 1⅓ tablespoons of turmeric powder in place of the fresh turmeric.
Turmeric stains, take precautions while handling it if you don't want your fingers and tools stained.
Lemon seeds are edible and nutritious, but you can take them out. Roll the lemon on a flat surface to loosen up the seeds and juices. Then, slice it into half to extract the juice.
The Beet recommends consuming this drink daily to ensure you’re reaping all the nutrients.
If you don’t have a glass blender, you can make the turmeric paste using a food processor, mortar and pestle, immersion liquidizer, or a miller. Alternatively, chop the ingredients as finely as you with a knife on a chopping board.