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How to Make Turmeric and Ginger Tea (Easy & Healthy Recipe)

Turmeric and Ginger Tea

A warm, golden herbal tea made with fresh ginger, turmeric, black pepper, lemon, and honey. It makes 2 cups in about 15 minutes and is delicious served hot.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tea Base
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly grated ginger, about a 1-inch piece
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly grated turmeric, about a 1-inch piece
  • 1/8 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
To Finish
  • 1–2 teaspoons Fresh lemon juice
  • 1–2 teaspoons Honey

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Peel and finely grate the ginger and turmeric. Take care when handling fresh turmeric because its bright pigment can stain fingers, cutting boards, towels, and clothing.
  2. Add the water, grated ginger, grated turmeric, and black pepper to a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
  3. Reduce the heat and simmer for 8–10 minutes. For a stronger tea, grate the ingredients finely and use the full 10-minute simmer.
  4. Pour the tea through a fine-mesh strainer into two cups. Press gently on the solids if desired, but avoid forcing too much fibrous pulp through the strainer.
  5. Stir 1–2 teaspoons of lemon juice and 1–2 teaspoons of honey into the strained tea. Taste and adjust the sweetness or acidity, then serve hot.

Notes

Use 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric if fresh turmeric is unavailable. Ground ginger can replace fresh ginger; use about 1/4–1/2 teaspoon. Add lemon and honey after simmering rather than boiling them to preserve the fresh lemon flavor and avoid overheating the honey.