Turmeric Tea Recipe (Golden Tea)
This golden tea also known as turmeric tea has a good dose of antioxidants, vitamins & minerals. I share the traditional recipe to make a comforting drink.
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Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder (or 1 inch fresh turmeric root, grated or chopped/sliced)
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon ginger grated (optional, ½ inch root)
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper (3 to 4 whole pepper corn crushed)
- ½ to 1 teaspoon ghee or cold pressed extra virgin oil (avocado/ olive/coconut)
- 1¼ cup water (¼ cup more if using optional spices)
Optional Ingredients
- 1 clove
- 1 cardamom
- 1 inch True cinnamon (not cassia)
- ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds
- ¼ teaspoon fennel seeds
- ¼ teaspoon carom seeds
How to make the recipe
How to Make Turmeric Tea
- Add turmeric, ginger, black pepper and ghee to a pot. Pour water and mix well. If using oil add it later before straining the tea.
- If using the whole spices, crush them coarsely in a mortar & pestle and add them to the pot.
- Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to medium.
- Boil turmeric tea for 3 to 4 mins if made with ground turmeric. Or for 5 mins if made with grated fresh root. Or boil for 9 to 10 mins if made with chopped fresh turmeric & spices.
- Let the turmeric tea rest for 2 to 3 mins and strain to a cup.
- Turmeric tea is best served hot or warm. You may stir in honey if you prefer but only in warm turmeric tea (not hot). If you want stir in some lemon juice. If you feel the tea is too strong for your taste, simply add more hot water (not cold) to dilute.
NUTRITION (estimation only)
Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg