Healing Turmeric Ginger Tea
Due to the high anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric, this tea is wonderful for fighting excess inflammation in the body. To learn more about the many health benefits of this wonderful spice check out this article. I like to recommend this tea to anyone dealing with back & joint pain, low immunity and rheumatoid arthritis.
You can drink this tea hot or chilled with ice. Make a big batch and drink daily. It will keep in the fridge for a week.
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 3 inch piece fresh turmeric, peeled (can use 1 tsp turmeric powder)
- 1 4 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled (can use 1 tsp ginger powder)
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 lemon
- fresh honey to taste
Instructions
- Boil water on stove.
- Add turmeric, ginger & pepper.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Strain through sieve.
- Add lemon & honey to taste.
Recipe courtesy of The Whole Journey.
