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Ginger Turmeric Root Tea. Fresh Turmeric Root and ginger simmered with black pepper to make a soothing healing turmeric tonic. Add sweetener of choice. Serve hot or chilled. Vegan Gluten-free Recipe. Pin this Recipe!
Fresh Turmeric root used to be hard to find in regular and even Indian stores. I have been seeing fresh Turmeric Root often in regular grocery stores in the past year. Fresh Turmeric has a much stronger flavor profile, is bitter and will stain everything from your hands to the wood boards. You can use fresh turmeric instead of ground dried turmeric in some recipes. Peel, grate and use as you would ginger. Use smaller amounts to keep the bitter profile from overpowering the dish.
Whenever I get some fresh turmeric root, I make a jar of this tea. Simmer the turmeric root and ginger root with black pepper for a few minutes. Add sweetener of choice. Add other flavors like cinnamon or add some tulsi leaves (Indian holy Basil). Serve as hot tea or chill and serve as iced tea. Black pepper increases the bioavailbility of curcumin, so definitely add some. What’s your favorite way to use fresh turmeric!
Turmeric is used since ages for helping with various inflammation in the body. Like everything, turmeric should also be taken in moderation as it can cause issues with blood clotting.
More Turmeric (ground turmeric) Recipes from the blog.
- Turmeric Peanut butter Chickpea Curry
- Turmeric Iced Masala Tea
- Turmeric Lentil spinach Dal with Panch phoron spices
- Turmeric Steel Cut Oats
- Turmeric Lemon rice
- Most of the Indian Recipes
Ginger Turmeric Root Tea
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups water
- 1 inch fresh turmeric root, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 to 3/4 inch ginger root, thinly slices sliced
- a very good dash of freshly ground black pepper
- maple syrup or sugar to taste
Optional add ins:
- Cinnamon Stick or ground cinnamon
- slices of fresh lemon
- a few leaves of Tulsi, Indian Holy Basil
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a saucepan and bring to a simmering boil over medium low heat. Add in the optional ingredients if using. Continue to simmer for 6 to 8 minutes. Add in sweet if needed. Strain and serve. Add some lemon slices if needed.
- Or chill and serve over ice cubes as iced tea.
Notes
Add a tsp of loose tea. Add herbs and spices of choice. Nutritional information based on 1 serving
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Adding a plant milk with some fat will improve circumin absorption, I used a soy coconut mixture and it’s so delicious, thanks for the recipe
Awesome !! thank you
I haven’t made this yet, but I’ve found a little coconut milk (canned) is delicious in a hot turmeric drink.
I will add black pepper from now on!
Thank you for this recipe – I have a pack of tiny turmeric roots (that will be too small to peel, so I will wash and chop in the blender) and I look forward to trying it!
sounds perfect – let me know how it turns out
Love the ginger and turmeric tea with a pinch of black pepper and cinnamon. I sweeted it with honey. Yummy!
healthy & tasty
I’m adding more and more anti-inflammatory foods to my diet. I was excited to finally find turmeric root and made this tea today. It’s clean and refreshing and a nice way to ease into these strong flavors. Thank you!
Perfect! I’m so glad! 🙂
Nice Recipe, I will definitely make this recipe .thanks for sharing the wonderful recipe with us, Please keep sharing like this recipe
Thank you!!
I tried it and it was excellently refreshing. I truly enjoyed it
and healthy! Thanks Lawrence
Does it make a difference to swap the black pepper out for a chili tepine or two?
BTW: cayenne pepper is a great analgesic!
Sure
Covered!
Thanks,
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How long does the boiled raw turmeric tea last if not refrigerated? I always drink this tea every morning.
For the day. Refrigerate for longer
Fantastic recipe! I love the spice you get from the ginger and pepper in this drink, I did add a little extra ginger. Do yourself a favor and don’t leave out the maple syrup.
awesome
Turmeric ginger tea works well to strengthen the stomach, reduce bloating in the stomach, and gastrointestinal problems. It is used to improve metabolism and digestion.
Thank you for sharing these wonderful recipe.