AIP Friendly Turmeric Ginger Tea
Warming, golden, and deeply aromatic, this simmered tea is the kind of drink that feels like self-care in a mug. Fresh turmeric root and ginger are gently simmered with a Ceylon cinnamon stick until the water turns a rich, jewel-toned amber ā no powders, no fillers, just whole ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. A squeeze of fresh lemon and a touch of honey round out the flavor with brightness and just enough sweetness. For anyone navigating the autoimmune protocol, finding comforting drinks that check every box can feel like a challenge, but this one is as clean as it gets. Ceylon cinnamon is specifically called for here rather than the more common cassia variety, which matters when you're being careful about what goes into your body. It comes together in about fifteen minutes and makes two servings, so it's easy to share or save the second mug for a quiet afternoon reset.
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2 servings
- 2 cups water
- 1 inch fresh turmeric root, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 inch fresh ginger root, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 ceylon cinnamon stick
- 1ā2 tsp honey, to taste
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; this recipe uses up to ~1 teaspoon per serving, which likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, turmeric slices, ginger slices, and Ceylon cinnamon stick in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, until the liquid is a deep golden color and fragrant.
- 2
Remove from the heat and stir in the honey until dissolved.
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