A soothing, feel-good Turmeric Tea recipe that tastes better, livelier than tea bags. This recipe works with both turmeric root and powder. Plus it's optimized for absorption with black pepper. Includes a tea kettle option and a concentrate recipe for on-the-go cups! Tested to perfection!
Prep time: PT1M
Cook time: PT5M
Total time: PT6M
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turmeric tea
- Pour the measured water into a small saucepan (Note 2) and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. (I like to get the water started in my kettle.) Add the turmeric, ginger, and black pepper and stir.
- Reduce the heat to a medium-low, and simmer for 5-10 minutes, depending on how strong you’d like the steep.
- Strain the tea through a fine sieve into a cup. Squeeze in the lemon juice (the color will lighten). Sweeten with honey, if you’d like.
- Heat approximately 1 1/2 cups water (depending on the size of your mug) in a tea kettle. Using less water = stronger flavors.
- While the water comes to a boil, place the turmeric, ginger, and black pepper in a large mug (preferably thick/heat-proof - you want the water to stay as hot as possible).
- Pour boiling water into the mug. Cover and allow to steep for 5 minutes.
- Strain the solids by pouring the tea through a sieve into another mug, or leave as-is if you don't mind the ginger root in your tea.
- Squeeze in the lemon and give it a stir. Sweeten with honey, if you'd like.