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A delicious, comforting, and powerful Ginger Turmeric Tea is the perfect way to start the morning when you have a cold and the perfect drink to enjoy before bed for a soothing non-caffeinated drink. In fact, you have no need for special reasons to enjoy this warm turmeric drink.

Ginger Turmeric Tea in two clear glass mugs with honey being drizzle above one of the mugs

Our Hot Tea with Turmeric and Ginger blend is the antidote for a crazy day, a busy schedule, a high-stress week, a long night up with kids, and any other time you want a reason to make it.

How to Make Turmeric Tea with Ginger

Mixing up this recipe for turmeric tea is incredibly easy. You will just need to heat the main ingredients in a saucepan together, then add the lemon and honey after it boils and simmers for a bit. Drink it while it's hot!

It does need to simmer for fifteen minutes or so for best results, so make sure you plan ahead if this is for your bedtime calm downtime.

The ingredients to make ginger turmeric tea; honey, ginger, turmeric root, peppercorn, and lemon

Ingredients for Ginger Turmeric Tea

Fresh Ginger. You will need a three-inch piece, peeled and sliced thin. This adds a little bit of spice to the drink.
Fresh Turmeric Roots. You will need six pieces of about 1" each, washed, peeled, and sliced thin. Gives the drink its gorgeous color and the health benefits of turmeric.
Whole Peppercorns. Black pepper adds just a little bit more bite to the tea and facilitates the absorption of turmeric.
Water. The great thing about homemade teas is how much water you can consume!
Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice. The recipe amount is a minimum, you may add more to taste and flavor.
Honey. You may need more or less than the recipe calls since sweetness is subjective. Honey is high in antioxidants and has antibacterial properties. Local honey is also thought to help with local allergies.

A pot with water and ginger and turmeric root pieces floating to the top

A metal mesh strainer with pieces of turmeric root and ginger

Step-By-Step Instructions for Making This Ginger and Turmeric Tea Recipe

In a small saucepan add ginger, turmeric, peppercorns, and water.
Bring everything to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes; stir occasionally.
Add lemon and honey and serve hot.

Tips and Tricks for Making Homemade Ginger Turmeric Tea

The easiest way to peel fresh ginger and turmeric is by using a small spoon to scrape the skin off. Then you can slice it or grate it for use in other recipes. If you have too much for tea, go ahead and slice or grate it all. Both can be frozen for future use.
Slice fresh ginger and turmeric with a sharp knife.
Use both ginger and turmeric root quickly and buy it fresh. It does not keep for long once harvested. Keep both in a dry, cool location or in a low-humidity drawer in your refrigerator.
Fresh turmeric root will stain surfaces and your hands. We recommend using gloves and covering your working surface with plastic wrap or parchment paper.
You should not use ground turmeric or ground ginger for this tea, since they begin to lose their benefits once grated and stored over time.

How to Store Leftover Tea

Once you have this tea steeped and ready to drink, there is no need to waste the leftovers. You can store leftover turmeric ginger tea in a glass jar in the refrigerator and heat it as needed for several days. This caffeine-free drink is so nice to have on hand! Reheat it in a tea pot or on the stovetop.

FAQ

How much Ginger Tea with Turmeric can I drink?

We're not qualified to give this kind of advice, please check with your doctor about this. Fresh Ginger and Turmeric roots are powerful, start with one cup of tea per day and see how you feel.

Are there any side effects to Ginger Turmeric Tea?

WebMD suggests that you consult with your doctor and possibly avoid this tea if you are taking medication for diabetes, blood thinners, or blood pressure. Pregnant women may experience contractions. Read more about it here.

Two clear glass mugs filled with ginger turmeric tea with a spoon in each one

Turmeric Ginger Tea Benefits

The benefits of turmeric and ginger are numerous. Ginger and turmeric work together synergistically to do more together than they could on their own, so the combination of the two is key. Some studies suggest that consumption of turmeric ginger tea may reduce inflammation. Both are thought to be helpful for the respiratory system. Drinking turmeric tea with ginger is also thought to be calming.

Other studies indicate that ginger tea with turmeric curcumin could relieve joint pain from arthritis or other conditions because of its anti-inflammatory properties, reduce blood pressure, improve overall heart health, and build the immune system. Ginger is thought to help with an upset stomach.

Variations for Ginger Turmeric Tea

You can add organic licorice root, orange peel, organic lemongrass, or other flavors and spices to change up your tea.

You can substitute maple syrup or agave for the honey.

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