Turmeric Tea
Turmeric tea is a herbal tea with a lot of immunity boosting properties. Its sweet, lemony and delicious
Servings: 1 cup
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Water
- 1/4 tsp Fresh Turmeric (or turmeric powder)
- 1/4 tsp Ginger
- 1/4 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Honey
Instructions
- Use a zester or a fine grater to grate the turmeric and ginger. Keep this aside.
- Add water to a pot and allow it to heat up. Just as it reaches a slow simmer, add grated turmeric and grated ginger and simmer for 3-5 minutes. Turn off the heat.
- Add honey to sweeten. If you wish, you can use sugar or jaggery instead. Also add freshly squeezed lemon juice and stir it in. Strain and pour into a chai glass or a mug, and consume while hot.
Notes
- Do not steep the turmeric for too long as this will make it bitter tasting.
- Use fresh turmeric. The majority of the taste comes from this!
- Honey can be substituted with sugar or jaggery.
- Tea should always be served hot immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Sugar: 17g | Iron: 1mg