Create a Tasty Turmeric Tea with this recipe
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Turmeric root can be made into a nourishing and tasty tea. Remembering that Turmeric has impressive medicinal properties, respecting the recommendations of daily consumption & doses can be a vital method to adhere to.
Turmeric reduces pain and inflammation as well as Ibuprofen ( A.K.A-Advil, Motrin) according to clinical studies.
Turmeric is an Antioxidant which means it cleanses the system of free radicals and toxins from the environment and harmful consumptions like processed & synthetic foods.
Turmeric has anti-inflammatory compounds that protect cells from inflammation and reduces existing inflammation.
Consuming Turmeric Tea is effective in the treatment of- Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Postsurgical Inflammation, High Cholesterol, Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMs), and pain.
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Directions:
Slice the Turmeric root thinly or chop it into small chunks. Place the Turmeric pieces into a teapot or a boiling pot filled with water.
Add any other suggested or invented ingredients to the water also. Be sure to use a cover.
Bring the water and root parts to a boil slowly on medium heat. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to a low simmer for five minutes.
Strain from the pot with a wire mesh or cheesecloth into your cup.
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Ingredients:
2 tablespoons of turmeric root chopped or 2 teaspoons of turmeric powder
1–2 cups of water.
Flavor to your taste with additional ingredients of your choice.
1/4 Tablespoon of Black Pepper Corns crushed…(Suggested)
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Turmeric tea can be served warm or cold. Adding lemon and/or honey will change & enhance the flavor.
Turmeric is not easily absorbed by the bloodstream especially when the system is already in need of an antioxidant. Studies have shown Black Pepper combined with Turmeric can enhance the absorption rate.
Another great way to enhance your body's ability to absorb what you feed it is to clean the system itself with lemons. You can learn more about that here.
Add some lemon to your tea and read why it is not just flavorful but healthy and healing too!