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    Home » Cold Drinks

    Ginger Turmeric Tea

    Posted: Dec 3, 2020 · Updated: Feb 12, 2021 by Tonje

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    This comforting ginger turmeric tea is made with spices from your pantry, and doesn't require any tea bags at all. A healthy and delicious drink made in only 5 minutes!

    Ginger and turmeric tea in cups.
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    This hot beverage is so comforting and satisfying, and you can make it without a tea bag or a kettle!

    Turmeric and ginger are both widely recognized for their health benefits and lovely aroma, and this recipe is one of my favorite ways to enjoy them together. It's such a quick and easy drink to make, and a little different to your typical tea and coffee drinks.

    Of course, as with most teas, turmeric ginger tea is also allergy friendly, vegan and suitable for most dietary requirements.

    Check out my collection of healthy drink recipes for more inspiration!

    Ingredients

    To make this simple drink, you will need water, ginger, ground black pepper and turmeric. Optionally, you will also need your favorite sweetener such as honey or agave nectar, and lemon.

    These ingredients are all easily available in most supermarkets, or you can find them online!

    💡 TIP! You can also use raw ginger and turmeric. Simply slice a good amount of both, boil them in the water, and strain the drink before serving.

    Cups of turmeric ginger tea on a table.

    Instructions

    Add the water, ginger, turmeric and pepper to a pot on the stove top. Bring it to a boil on medium to high heat. As soon as the tea starts boiling, you can remove it off the heat.

    Then, add lemon juice and sweetener to taste. I like to add about ½ teaspoon of honey, but this comes down to your personal preferences. You might want to add sweetener, lemon, both or neither.

    Serve the tea immediately in appropriate cups, and enjoy.

    Top tips

    Here is my best advice to help you succeed with this recipe:

    • Use fine ground black pepper. If you use coarsely ground black pepper, I recommend straining your tea before serving to prevent chunks of pepper in your tea.
    • Avoid boiling the tea for too long, or it can get bitter. Simply bring it to a boil, then remove it from the heat.
    Close up of a glass of turmeric and ginger tea.

    Serving suggestions

    I love to serve a warm cup of tea in the morning with my breakfast, or just as a comforting beverage during the day.

    There's never a bad time to enjoy tea, and you can choose to serve it alone, or accompanied by some food or a snack.

    Leftovers

    You can store leftover ginger turmeric tea in a sealed container such as a bottle or jug in your refrigerator for up to 3 days. The drink can either be reheated in a microwave or pot and served warm, or served chilled as iced tea.

    Although this recipe is very easy to make from scratch, I like to make a large batch so that I can enjoy the tea over several days.

    Two cups of ginger turmeric tea with raw ginger on the side.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can I drink turmeric tea at night?

    Absolutely. Relaxing with a warm cup of tea at night is a great way to relax after a long day.

    Can I make this without pepper?

    Absolutely. The drink will still taste excellent even without the added black pepper.

    Why is turmeric tea red?

    Turmeric turns to a red color if it's cooked with certain ingredients, such as lemon, or cooked in certain pots. It's completely normal and nothing to worry about!

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    • Star Anise Tea
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    Recipe

    Ginger Turmeric Tea

    This comforting ginger turmeric tea is made with spices from your pantry, and don't require any tea bags at all. A healthy and delicious drink made in only 5 minutes!
    5 from 1 vote
    Created by: Tonje
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    Prep Time 2 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 7 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
    Calories 15 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cups water
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric
    • 1 teaspoon ginger
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon honey (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Add the water, ginger, turmeric and pepper to a pot on the stove top. Bring it to a boil on medium to high heat. As soon as the tea starts boiling, you can remove it off the heat.
    • Then, add lemon juice and sweetener to taste. I like to add about ½ teaspoon of honey, but this comes down to your personal preferences. You might want to add sweetener, lemon, both or neither.
    • Serve the tea immediately in appropriate cups, and enjoy.

    Notes

    • Use fine ground black pepper. If you use coarsely ground pepper, you will have to strain the tea before serving it.
    • You can store leftover tea in a sealed container in your refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat it and serve it warm, or enjoy it chilled as iced tea.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 15kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 18mgPotassium: 25mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword dairy free, ginger, gluten free, turmeric, vegan
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    1. Teddy

      December 11, 2020 at 5:31 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for sharing that tasty and healthy recipe

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