Turmeric Tea Recipe

Start your mornings with this easy Turmeric Tea recipe that’s ready in just 5 minutes using simple ingredients! It’s a soothing and comforting drink packed with numerous health benefits.

It’s always a good time to focus on your health, especially your immune system. While regular exercise, nutritious meals, quality sleep, and supplements all play a role, there’s one simple addition that can make a big difference: sipping daily a warm, soothing cup of turmeric tea.

Known for its powerful antioxidant properties, turmeric has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic and traditional medicine. When combined with other supportive ingredients like ginger, cinnamon, and black pepper, turmeric tea becomes a powerhouse drink.

This detailed recipe guide will show an easy recipe for how to make homemade turmeric tea using just a few simple ingredients. You’ll also learn the benefits of various roots and spices in your diet, so you can start your day with a nourishing cup that supports both body and mind.

Why You’ll Like This Turmeric Tea Recipe

• Quick & Easy: Ready in about 5-7 minutes with a handful of simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
• Numerous Studied Health Benefits: Packed with immune-boosting and health-supporting ingredients, such as turmeric, ginger, lemon, honey, and cayenne pepper.
• Soothing & Comforting: This tea will warm you from the inside out, making it perfect for chilly mornings or winding down evenings.
• Well-Balanced Flavor: Flavors are strong but not overbearing or unpleasant.
• Customizable: Use honey to sweeten it, add a little coconut milk, or add cinnamon for a unique flavor twist.
• Caffeine-Free: A calming substitute for green tea or coffee that is perfect at any time of day.

Health Benefits of Turmeric Tea

There are many researched benefits of turmeric powder. Here are a few reasons to enjoy turmeric tea daily. According to this study, curcumin is a bioactive substance that provides anti-inflammatory support. Here are some other researched benefits.

• Increases antioxidant activity and helps protect the body from free radicals.
• Curcumin might help those with type 2 diabetes by supporting stable blood sugar levels.
• Boosts cognition and helps reduce the risk of brain-related health issues.
• Supports cardiovascular health
• Helps reduce inflammation in joints

Ingredients in Turmeric Tea

For additional health benefits, you can add fresh ginger, lemon juice, raw organic honey, and cayenne pepper to this recipe for turmeric tea. These will also add flavor and depth to your turmeric tea. 

Read on to discover just a few of the studied benefits of each and why you should add them to your turmeric tea.

• Turmeric: Turmeric, an ancient Indian plant, is a member of the ginger family. Use high-quality organic turmeric powder to maximize both flavor and its natural health-boosting properties.
• Fresh ginger: Ginger contains gingerol, which can help lower the risk of infections and inhibit the growth of bacteria. Fresh ginger has strong anti-inflammatory and digestive properties and gives the tea a warm, zesty boost. For optimal flavour and potency, choose firm and smooth roots. 
• Lemon juice: Lemon contains vitamin C, which helps boost the immune system. It’s also been known to aid digestion, freshen breath, promote hydration, and naturally support weight loss.
• Raw organic honey: Honey has antibacterial and antifungal properties, and can also help with digestion and sore throats.
• Cayenne pepper: Cayenne pepper may help boost metabolism, reduce hunger, and aid digestive health. It also gives the turmeric tea a bit of a kick.

Flavor Variations/Options

As this ginger turmeric tea recipe is already pretty strong, I don’t think it needs any extra spices. If you want, you can try the following flavor options instead.

• Cinnamon: A cinnamon stick gives the drink taste and a natural sweetness that I have tried and adored. Cinnamon can become overpowering, so use little more than a 1/2-inch broken piece.
• Spices: Add a clove and green cardamom along with cinnamon for a spicier fluctuation.
• Orange Blend: Orange oil or peel can also be used; in my opinion, this would make an amazing complementary citrus flavor. You can also use fresh orange juice instead of lemon juice.
• Add Earthiness: While the tea is simmering, add a bag of green tea or chamomile tea to the pot to give it a deeper flavor.
• Add Some Healthy Fats: Ghee, avocado oil, and coconut oil are examples of healthy fats. Turmeric’s curcumin is difficult for the body to absorb, so you might want to include some healthy fats in your turmeric tea to help your body absorb it easily.

How to Make Turmeric Tea

1. Heat 8 ounces of filtered water until very hot, but not boiling.
2. Pour hot water over a few slices of fresh ginger in a mug or teapot. Let steep for 3 minutes to bring out flavors and nutrients.
3. Stir in ¼ teaspoon powdered turmeric, juice of ½ lemon, ½ tablespoon honey, and a pinch of cayenne.
4. Pour tea through a mesh strainer if desired and enjoy immediately.

Low-Carb/Low-Sugar Turmeric Tea Option

Turmeric tea is often sweetened with honey, which has its own health benefits and adds a lovely flavor. If you are on a low-carb, low-sugar or keto diet you can omit this. Or try substituting with a natural sweetener such as stevia sugar or liquid.

Pairing Suggestions

To enhance your turmeric tea experience, pair it with Homemade Cinnamon Rolls, it’s warm and sweet flavor complements perfectly with turmeric tea!

Looking for something lighter? Turmeric tea also pairs well with keto almond joy cookies, Chewy Cashew Toffee Cookies, or Peanut Butter Banana Stuffed French Toast for a nourishing yet satisfying snack.

Tips for Making the Tea

• Enhance Absorption: Don’t skip the cayenne or black pepper! A pinch makes it much easier for your body to absorb curcumin, which is turmeric’s active ingredient.
• Mind the Stains: The vibrant spice turmeric is well-known for both its staining properties and its deep yellow-orange color. This tea is best made in a stainless steel teapot to prevent discoloration. Avoid light-colored ceramics or nonstick cookware, because turmeric can leave permanent stains that are difficult to remove.
• Clean-Up Tip: If turmeric stains your utensils or counters, a simple clean with baking soda and lemon juice will help lift the color naturally.
• Strain for Smoothness: If you’re using freshly grated ginger or turmeric, strain the mixture before serving to get rid of any fibrous bits for a smoother tea.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I Use Powder or Fresh Turmeric for Tea?

Both powder and fresh root will work for turmeric tea. To make this quick and easy, I’ve created this recipe as a turmeric powder tea. Below are the advantages of each.

Turmeric powder: It’s quick and convenient, with no peeling or cutting required. It’s also shelf-stable and easy to measure. Plus, it still provides curcumin (the active compound) for all the health benefits. However, some may find it a bit earthy and gritty.

Fresh turmeric root: Has more natural oils than powdered, and the flavor can be more vibrant and less bitter. However, it requires peeling, cutting, and straining. It also easily stain hands and kitchen equipment during the process. It also has a much shorter shelf life, leading to waste.

What is the Best Time to Drink Turmeric Tea?

Food helps the body’s absorption of turmeric. Therefore, it is best taken right before or right after a big snack or meal. Taking two doses of turmeric tea every day, spaced by 8 to 12 hours, is also a smart option. This will improve absorption and maintain stable turmeric levels in the body.

Can I Drink Turmeric Tea on an Empty Stomach?

Turmeric tea can be a beneficial addition to a kidney-friendly diet and way of life, particularly when taken on an empty stomach. To be sure turmeric is right for you, you should speak with a healthcare provider, particularly if you are using medication or already have kidney problems.

Can Turmeric Tea Help Sleep?

Turmeric tea could be a helpful nighttime drink due to its potential effects on relaxation and sleep. Furthermore, herbal teas that contain lavender, chamomile, ginger, or turmeric may occasionally help you relax and get some good sleep.

Try Pairing Your Tea with These 

• Chamomile Lemon Poppy Seed Breakfast Bread
• Chocolate Mocha Breakfast Bread
• Moist Pumpkin Bread
• Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
• Keto Almond Joy Cookies
• Chewy Cashew Toffee Cookies

Craving more tea recipes? Try my gluten-free Green Tea Matcha Waffles.

Turmeric Tea Recipe

Written by Matt | Plating Pixels

Start your mornings with this easy Turmeric Tea recipe that's ready in just 5 minutes using simple ingredients! It’s a soothing and comforting drink packed with numerous health benefits.Easy homemade turmeric tea with ginger, lemon, honey, and a pinch of cayenne is a warm, soothing powerhouse drink ready in only 5 minutes.

5 from 5 votes

Print Recipe

Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Steeping 3 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Drink

Cuisine American

Servings 1

Calories 51 kcal

Equipment

• Tea Kettle
• Mesh Strainer

Ingredients

  

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• 8 ounces filtered water
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger sliced
• ½ tablespoon honey use agave syrup for vegan
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
• ½ medium lemon juiced
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Instructions

 

• Heat filtered water until very hot, but not boiling. Pour hot water over ginger slices in a mug.
• Let steep 3 minutes to bring out flavors and nutrients.
• Stir in honey, turmeric powder, lemon juice, and cayenne.
• Pour tea through a fine mesh strainer if desired and enjoy immediately.

Notes

• If you are on a low-carb, low-sugar or keto diet, omit the honey, or substitute with a natural sweetener such as stevia sugar or liquid.
• If you don't have fresh ginger available, substitute with ¼-teaspoon ginger powder. I prefer fresh ginger much better for flavor, however.
• Ginger slices can be discarded after steeping.

Nutrition Facts

Turmeric Tea Recipe

Serving Size

 

1 cup

Amount per Serving

Calories

51

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

0

g

0

%

Saturated Fat

 

0

g

0

%

Cholesterol

 

0

mg

0

%

Sodium

 

13

mg

1

%

Potassium

 

74

mg

2

%

Carbohydrates

 

14

g

5

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

10

g

11

%

Protein

 

0

g

0

%

Vitamin C

 

28.6

mg

35

%

Calcium

 

14

mg

1

%

Iron

 

0.5

mg

3

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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