Lemon Ginger Turmeric Tea (Anti-Inflammatory)
This Lemon Ginger Turmeric Tea recipe is an anti-inflammatory and aromatic hot drink using flavorful and fresh ingredients. It’s perfect for a relaxing evening or as an immune-boosting drink when you’re feeling under the weather.
On those late evenings or cooler nights, don’t reach for your heavily caffeinated coffee or sugary hot chocolate, instead opt for this delightful beverage to soothe all of the day’s tension.
With the proven anti-inflammatory benefits of turmeric, this healthy tea may even help reduce inflammation in your body.
AT the very least, this hot tea will wrap you in warmth and provide all of the comfort and benefits you are looking for.
Lemon Ginger Turmeric Tea Benefits
- This beverage is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian, making it a great option for almost everyone. Swap the honey with maple syrup to make this recipe vegan as well.
- Using both fresh ginger root and fresh turmeric root, this recipe will calm your nerves and an uneasy tummy.
- If you’re feeling the sniffles creeping in, enjoy a hot cup of this tea to kick your immune system into high gear.
Ingredients You Need
Ginger root has so many benefits, with the most well-known being its soothing effect on upset stomach and nausea.
Turmeric root is a common spice that has been known to ease allergies and boost the immune system.
Lemon juice adds the light, citrusy punch that balances the heat of the ginger and turmeric, while also providing a dose of vitamin C. Try to use the joist of a fresh lemon if you can.
Honey helps sooth the throat and adds subtle sweetness.
See the recipe card below for the full ingredient list.
Recipe Steps
Step One
Simmer water in a large saucepan.
Step Two
Thinly slice the ginger root and turmeric root and add to the saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes in hot water over low heat.
Please see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.
Step Three
Remove the ginger and turmeric pieces from the water.
Step Four
Stir in the honey and black pepper. Serve hot, garnished with lemon slices, organic lemongrass, or cinnamon sticks if you wish.
I hope you agree that this soothing tea recipe is the perfect drink for cold weather or even to help with pain relief if you have muscle pain. I make this Turmeric Ginger Lemon Tea every week first thing in the morning during flu season!
Recipe Tips
- You can cut this recipe in half to make fewer servings.
- You can store any leftover tea in a covered container or jar in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat before serving.
- This recipe is very versatile! Don’t have fresh ingredients? You can use ground ginger or ground turmeric powder as well. You can also add a dash of cayenne pepper if you have a sore throat (don’t use too much). Or, try adding a pinch of black pepper to help your body absorb the turmeric.
- If you want a more energizing version of this recipe, feel free to add a green tea bag or two to the pot. Green tea also has medicinal properties and can act as a powerful antioxidant.
Weight Loss Tea Substitutions
This tea can be adapted for help with weight loss. Leave out the honey and add 1-2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar instead. Stir in the vinegar just before serving and enjoy this tea before meals.
Apple cider vinegar doesn’t have a ton of evidence linking it with weight loss, but there is some research showing that it may help reduce blood sugar. Combining this “detox tea” with a low calorie diet and appropriate exercise will likely help with healthy weight management, especially if you consume this tea instead of sugar-sweetened coffee drinks or sodas.
Recipe FAQs
Aside from its soothing taste, Lemon Ginger Turmeric Tea can provide added immune support, aid in digestion, and may reduce inflammation.
Yes, feel free to use whatever sweetener you like, or just leave it out. I really enjoy using raw honey but maple syrup is good too.
Not necessarily. It is more designed for its delicious flavor and as an immunity blend. In traditional Chinese medicine, turmeric is used more for its anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Lemon Ginger Turmeric Tea (Anti-Inflammatory)
This Lemon Ginger Turmeric Tea recipe is an anti-inflammatory and aromatic hot drink using flavorful and fresh ingredients. It’s perfect for a relaxing evening or as an immune-boosting drink when you’re feeling under the weather.
- Total Time: 15 Minutes
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
Ingredients
- 4 cups of water (use filtered water to avoid any chlorine flavor)
- 1 1-inch piece of fresh turmeric root
- 1 1-inch piece of fresh ginger root
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1–4 teaspoons of honey (optional, for sweetness)
- A pinch of ground black pepper (optional, to help your body absorb the turmeric)
Instructions
- In a large pot or saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a simmer.
- While the water is coming up to a simmer, use the back of a spoon or a vegetable peeler to peel the turmeric and ginger roots. Then, use a knife to slice the turmeric and ginger root pieces thinly.
- Carefully add the turmeric and ginger to the pot. Simmer for 10 minutes and then turn off the heat.
- Use a strainer to remove the ginger and turmeric pieces from the hot water.
- Lastly, stir in the honey (optional) and black pepper (optional) and serve hot.
Notes
- You can cut this recipe in half to make fewer servings.
- You can store any leftover tea in a covered container or jar in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 10 Minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 2
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 9.7 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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Note: this post is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider for recommendations related to your individual situation.
An awesome recipe! I love it!