Nutmeg Free Turmeric & Ginger Bone Broth Tonic
Warm, golden, and deeply soothing, this bone broth tonic is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself — because you are. Fresh ginger and ground turmeric simmer low and slow into rich bone broth, creating a fragrant, anti-inflammatory base that's bright with a squeeze of fresh lemon and grounded by a pinch of black pepper. The black pepper isn't just for flavor — it actually helps your body absorb the turmeric more effectively, which is a small but smart detail baked right into the recipe. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil stirred in at the end adds a subtle richness and rounds everything out beautifully. Many warming spice blends and store-bought tonics sneak in nutmeg as a background note, so making this at home means you stay in full control of every ingredient. It comes together in under 20 minutes, strains clean into two mugs, and is equally welcome first thing in the morning or as a wind-down ritual at night.
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2 servings
- 2 cups bone broth
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp sea salt, or to taste
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pour the bone broth into a small saucepan and set over medium heat until steaming and just beginning to simmer around the edges, about 5 minutes. Do not bring to a full boil.
- 2
Stir in the grated ginger, ground turmeric, and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 8–10 minutes, until the broth is fragrant and the spices are fully incorporated.
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