Description
Warming Indian turmeric tea with ginger, cinnamon, and lemon—an Ayurvedic remedy for digestion and gentle weight loss.
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (or 1-inch fresh root)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 slice fresh
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1.5 cups water
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, lemon juice, and water to a small pot.
- Simmer: Bring to a light simmer for 5–7 minutes to allow the spices to infuse.
- Strain & Serve: Strain into a cup and sip warm, ideally before or after meals.
Notes
- Substitute fresh turmeric or ginger for powder if available for better flavor and potency.
- Great as a morning or post-meal tea to ease bloating and support metabolism.
- For stronger absorption, include a small healthy fat like coconut oil.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 12
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg