Breastfeeding Friendly Ginger Turmeric Herbal Tea
Warm, golden, and deeply aromatic, this simmered herbal tea is the kind of drink that feels like a hug from the inside out. Fresh ginger and turmeric are the stars here, both celebrated for their soothing, anti-inflammatory properties ā which makes this a particularly thoughtful choice during the postpartum period when your body is still doing a lot of recovery work. A pinch of black pepper is a clever touch, as it helps activate the turmeric so you're getting the most out of every sip. The squeeze of fresh lemon brightens everything up, while raw honey adds just enough sweetness to make it feel like a treat rather than a tonic. Because every ingredient is whole and straightforward, there's no guesswork about what you're putting into your body ā and by extension, your baby's. It comes together in one small saucepan with barely any prep, so even on the most exhausted of new-parent days, this is completely doable. Sip it warm, slow down for a few minutes, and let it do its thing.
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2 servings
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ā tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1ā2 tsp raw honey, to taste
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, sliced ginger, turmeric, black pepper, and cinnamon stick (if using) in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 8ā10 minutes, until the liquid is a deep golden color and fragrant.
- 2
Remove from heat and let the tea steep for 5 minutes.
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