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    Turmeric Ginger Tea

    Published: Jan 30, 2018 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Apr 8, 2021 · 719 words. · About 4 minutes to read this article. This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

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    Photo of Turmeric Ginger Tea in a glass cup with turmeric, lemon, and honey around it.

    This Turmeric Ginger Tea Recipe is so simple to make and surprisingly delicious! With honey, lemon juice, turmeric, and ginger, this tea is a nutritional powerhouse that is perfect for staying healthy during cold and flu season. One taste and you may find yourself reaching for this turmeric and ginger tea recipe on a regular basis.

    Overhead shot of Turmeric Ginger Tea with fresh turmeric, ginger, honey and lemon.
    A special thanks to Quantum Health for sponsoring this post.  All opinions are my own.

    It is hard for me to believe that January has flown by so quickly.

    I am happy to report that I haven't broken a SINGLE New Year's Resolution.

    Before you get impressed, I have to come clean.

    The reason for my "success" is that I never made any New Year's resolutions.

    I didn't even get around to making loose goals for the year.

    Quantum cough relief with honey and lemon and ingredients for a turmeric and ginger tea recipe.

    Even though I am not a big fan of "resolutions", I usually spend a LOT of time setting goals.

    Unfortunately, this year hasn't gone as planned.

    Our family was hit hard with sickness in December, and it continued into the New Year.

    Photo of ingredients for a turmeric ginger tea recipe with labels.

    I got sick.

    I got better.

    I got sick again.

    Repeat.

    All three kids and hubby were sick in there too.

    My oldest was on the same sick - healthy - sick cycle I was on.

    It. Was. The. Worst.

    How to Make Turmeric and Ginger Tea

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    We are typically very healthy. It has been YEARS since we've been sick like this. (It is only the second time that Skye has been ill for more than 48 hours in her life.)

    All of this has made me realize that I needed to step back and reevaluate what I am doing to support our immune systems.  And I need to be better prepared for when sickness strikes.

    Now that I'm feeling better, I have been making immune-boosting recipes like today's Turmeric Ginger Tea.

    Something else that I discovered after we were done with the plague is Quantum Health's organic drops. Oh, how I wish I had known about them in December - before we ever got sick.

    Overhead shot of Quantum lozenges and ingredients for a turmeric and ginger tea recipe.

    You may already know that Zinc supports a healthy immune system.  Studies show that especially when taken in lozenges form as soon as cold hits it may help shorten the duration and intensity.

    Quantum Health's TheraZinc Lozenges give your immune system the boost it needs to stay healthy and overcome illness if and when it hits.

    I sure wish I had had their Cough Relief Lozenges with lemon and honey.  They soothe a sore throat and cough so that you feel like not only setting but also accomplishing goals.

    Side photo of Turmeric Ginger Tea

    Speaking of goals, I am planning a half day this week to work on my 2018 goals (while drinking this Turmeric Ginger Tea and taking these TheraZinc lozenges!) and I can't wait to get excited about the year to come.

    And I'm stocking up on Quantum Health Lozenges so that I can stay on my feet and crush my goals.

    How is your year going?  Have you ever tried a turmeric tea recipe?  Leave a comment and let me know.

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    5 from 3 votes

    Turmeric Ginger Tea Recipe

    This Turmeric Ginger Tea Recipe is so simple to make and surprisingly delicious! With honey, lemon juice, turmeric, and ginger, this tea is a nutritional powerhouse that is perfect for staying healthy during cold and flu season. Once you understand all the turmeric tea benefits, you may find yourself reaching for this turmeric tea recipe on a regular basis.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Healthy
    Keyword: turmeric
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 53kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups filtered water
    • 1 tablespoon fresh turmeric grated (or ½ teaspoon ground turmeric)
    • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated (or ½ teaspoon ground)
    • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1 pinch black pepper optional; helps with turmeric absorption
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Place water, turmeric, and ginger in a medium saucepan.
    • Simmer for 10 minutes over medium heat.
    • Reduce heat to low, and whisk in lemon juice and honey.
    • Add black pepper if using.
    • If you used fresh turmeric and ginger strain.
    • If you used powdered, use an immersion blender to make sure the ground spices are well blended. (You may need to stir as you drink.)
    • Serve warm.

    Notes

    For an extra kick of heat, try adding in a pinch of cayenne pepper.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 119mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin C: 12.7mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1.5mg

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    About Wendy Polisi

    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

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    1. Jennifer Rollins

      February 01, 2018 at 4:29 pm

      My husband loves to drink hot teas. I don't think he has ever tried a turmeric tea, I will have to save this for him!

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    2. Ashley

      February 01, 2018 at 6:02 pm

      5 stars
      I love this tea! I've never made it myself but use a lemon ginger tea bag and add turmeric to it when I'm sore or need to take care of some inflammation. It works wonders!

      Reply
    3. Cindy Gordon

      February 01, 2018 at 10:08 pm

      5 stars
      this is such a nice drink option. I love finding new teas.

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    4. Aduke Schulist

      February 01, 2018 at 10:48 pm

      I gotta admit, I'm not a big ginger fan, but this looks good.

      Reply
    5. Ada

      February 02, 2018 at 2:30 am

      I'm fighting off a sickness right now so I need to try making this.

      Reply
    6. Becky Willis

      February 02, 2018 at 3:47 am

      5 stars
      This tea sounds really good. I also have found ginger to be very soothing when I have been sick. Also I will let you know you are not alone, I did not make any New Years resolutions either as I always feel there is no reason to do it based on a calendar but more based on when is right for me lol.

      Reply
    7. Becca Wilson

      February 02, 2018 at 7:28 pm

      Turmeric is one of those things that really helps my skin. With my immune disorder I was told that this would help swelling. I would love to try this tea.

      Reply
    8. Ruth-Ann Ridley

      February 02, 2018 at 7:29 pm

      Hot tea has always been a thing I love! This one looks like it would be so good.

      Reply

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