Gut Friendly Turmeric Ginger Tea
Warm, golden, and deeply aromatic, this soothing brew is the kind of thing your gut genuinely thanks you for. Fresh turmeric and ginger are both celebrated for their digestive-supportive properties, and simmering them together with a Ceylon cinnamon stick coaxes out every bit of their earthy, spicy depth. Ceylon cinnamon is the gentler, sweeter variety ā a thoughtful choice over the more common cassia ā and it rounds out the sharpness of the ginger beautifully. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice stirred in at the end brightens the whole cup and helps your body absorb the goodness from the turmeric. A touch of honey brings just enough sweetness to make this feel like a treat rather than a remedy. It comes together in one small saucepan with minimal prep, making it an easy ritual to build into your morning or wind-down routine. Simple, clean ingredients, nothing processed ā just real roots doing real work.
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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
- 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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