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A pitcher of cold turmeric tea poured into 2 glasses and some whole unpeeled turmerics in a bowl.
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How to Make Turmeric Tea

This turmeric tea is a refreshing and soothing drink made by boiling water with turmeric.
Course Drinks
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 3kcal
Author Cris

Ingredients

  • 4 thumb size turmeric washed and peeled
  • 4 to 5 cups water
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Wash and peel turmeric root into matchstick sizes. (Be sure to wear gloves as it will stain your fingers.)
  • Boil water on the stove with turmeric root.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Turn off heat.
  • Transfer the drink to a pitcher using a strainer but don't discard the boiled turmeric root.
  • Serve hot or cold. Add honey, sugar, lemon, orange juice or milk, if desired.

Notes

  1. You can also add whole turmeric roots in the pot.
  2. Don’t discard the turmeric root after boiling, instead reuse it for another batch. Refrigerate recycled turmeric for up to 3 days.
  3. Remember to wear gloves when peeling turmeric as it will stain your hands.
  4. The tea can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 3kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.3mg