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Turmeric Tea to Detoxify your Liver
Learn how to detox your liver with delicious turmeric tea, using the powerful liver detoxifying spice, turmeric. This is also a powerful anti-inflammatory and works wonders for joint and arthritis pain!
Turmeric Tea Benefits
In another post, I showed you common signs of a stressed and overworked liver. In today’s toxic and chemically filled world, I think it’s extremely important to provide the building blocks your body needs so it can detox properly and eliminate these harmful toxins.
Our air is toxic, our food is toxic, our water is toxic, and the list goes on. This makes our liver overburdened, stressed and overworked trying to keep up with the onslaught of toxins that get thrown at it daily. When our liver can’t keep up with our toxic load, toxins accumulate in the body. In fact, studies shows that 100 percent of human fat cell biopsies reveal elevated levels of known toxins. And that’s a big problem because as a result, our health suffers in major ways!
Mary Vance, holistic nutritionist and author of Three Weeks to Vitality says,
“Toxic overload creates an acidic internal environment and has been implicated in a number of diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic fatigue, allergies, skin conditions, asthma, mental illness, hypertension, gastritis, kidney disease and obesity. Studies are beginning to reveal that toxic overload contributes to more serious conditions such as autoimmune diseases, inflammatory/rheumatoid arthritis, and neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.”
Saying no to processed foods and chemically filled personal care and cleaning products are the best things you can do to reduce your toxic load and keep your liver strong and healthy.
In addition to not eating processed foods and using more natural personal care and cleaning products, you can also detox your liver by using herbs and spices that support the body’s detox pathways.
TURMERIC TEA – NATURE’S LIVER DETOX
Providing your body with liver supportive herbs and spices is a wonderful way to detox your liver. Did you know that turmeric is a powerful liver cleansing spice? Incorporating this spice into your nutrition will help support and detoxify your liver and provide potent anti-inflammatory benefits!
There are many delicious ways to incorporate turmeric into your life. You can even take turmeric pills (THESE are the ones I take). But my very favorite way to incorporate turmeric in my diet is by making a tasty and comforting turmeric tea. It’s slightly sweet, slightly spicy and extremely delicious. It tastes very similar to a chai tea. Turmeric tea is a delightful way to heal, cleanse and detoxify your body and liver. But that’s not all! Turmeric is even said to be the world’s most important spice because of the long list of health benefits.
Other benefits of Turmeric Tea:
- Detoxifies body and liver
- Boosts immunity by improving liver function
- protects liver tissue
- Cleanses and purifies the blood
- Eases symptoms of coughs and colds
- Improves circulation in the body
- Improves skin complexion
- Prevents internal blood clotting
- Reduces bad cholesterol
- Reduces inflammation – all types of arthritis and other inflammation
- Stimulates secretion of bile which helps break down fat
Ingredients for Detox Turmeric Tea
I included ingredients that not only make this tea taste absolutely delicious, but every ingredient is chosen to maximize nutrients and absorption, and to help detoxify and rid the body of inflammation.
Fresh Turmeric
Turmeric is a powerful liver and body cleanser. Turmeric is also a very effective anti-inflammatory. Studies like these show turmeric is more effective at providing anti-inflammatory relief than taking NSAID’s and other drugs.
Fresh Ginger
Turmeric combined with ginger doubles the anti-inflammatory results. Ginger also works wonders for headaches, joint pain, and arthritis, especially rheumatoid arthritis. Ginger is a very effective digestive aid.
Black Pepper
Sources agree that piperine in black pepper maximizes the benefits of turmeric and helps our body absorb it better.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains anti-inflammatory properties.
Coconut milk
The fats in the coconut milk help enhance turmeric nutrient absorption. These medium chain fatty acids also get used immediately as energy for your body and aren’t easily stored as fat. These extremely healthy and beneficial fats also keep you full longer and actually protect against heart disease and cardiovascular disease.
Raw Honey
Raw honey is rich in enzymes, vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants and helps promote digestive health.
Although you can use ground turmeric and ginger for this tea, I personally do not recommend it because you may not like the taste. Fresh turmeric and fresh ginger have exceptional flavor and tastes very different from their ground counterparts. More and more stores are carrying fresh turmeric. If your local store does not carry fresh turmeric, you can order it HERE. I would also encourage you to ask your grocery store manager if they would consider carrying it. You can usually find fresh turmeric in most ethnic grocery stores, too.
- 2 teaspoons fresh turmeric, finely grated (Find HERE)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ - ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch black pepper
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pure raw honey or sweetener of choice
- ¼ cup coconut milk (or milk of choice), I use THIS coconut milk
- boiling water
- Fill mug halfway full with boiling water.
- Add in turmeric and ginger.
- Cover and let steep for 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in cinnamon, black pepper, vanilla and honey.
- Fill the rest of the mug with coconut milk and stir.
- Enjoy!
If you are looking for a safe liver detox program, I recommend THIS liver cleansing and detox program by holistic nutritionist Mary Vance. I have gone through it myself and can highly recommend it. She focuses on real, nutrient dense food and liver supportive herbs and helps transition you into a healthy long-term lifestyle. Click the following link to find out more about it and to purchase her book, >Three Weeks to Vitality <
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Do you incorporate turmeric in your daily nutrition?
This looks delicious! I have drank tumeric drinks before, to ease joint pain, but I didn’t know it was a detoxifier as well!
It’s the best for relieving joint pain, too! I drink this at the first sign of a headache and it always wipes it out, too. Love turmeric 🙂
I just was told I have colitis and was wondering if this drink would help with my flare ups. Thanks for your help.
Dorothy
Hi Dorothy! Turmeric is well known for its anti-inflammatory and healing properties. Many studies about turmeric may helping in ulcerative colitis have been very positive!
Turmeric is on my grocery list now that I know what to do with it 😉
Woo!
I have been making this tea every morning, for about a month, since i found tumeric root at whole foods! The only thing i dont use is the coconut milk, i use that in my coffee.
Great!
My whole foods has turmeric but it’s not organic. Would you still use that over organic powder. Thank you
Thank you so much for this recipe! I made it tonight, but only had ground turmeric and ginger. It was delicious!! I’m going to continue drinking it every day in hopes that it will ease my achy joints!
I love, love, love your blog!!! Such a wealth of information 🙂
Thank you, Tracey!!! 😀
If you have achy joints or the beginning of arthritis, drink only distilled water and take boron tablets. Do a Google search on “The Borax Conspiracy”. I use 1/4 tsp of “20 Mule Team” borax dissolved in hot water and then add it to my daily 2 litres / 1/2 gallon of distilled water. Easy and pleasant to drink. Works like a charm. 🙂 Check out “Earth Clinic” for many natural remedies for many health issues.
My understanding is that borax can contribute to birth defects. I’ve come across this as a vaginal suppository for yeast infections – it can work well, but a teratogenic (causes birth defects). Check into this if you’re thinking of drinking Borax.
Is cinnamon necessary? I’m allergic to apples, oranges, cinnamon, corn,and several non food items.
No not at all! I just like the taste and the added anti-inflammatory benefits. Nutmeg is equally tasty in here if you are looking for a substitute.
I like the cinnamon, but I’ve started adding clove as well for the antifungal properties. This drink is wonderful!
Great idea! I love clove, too!
How often do you drink this tea?
Yvette, I’ve been drinking it 1 or 2 times a day. I love the taste so I’ve been enjoying it morning and evening. In the morning, I also add a black tea bag to it 🙂
Is it safe to drink while breastfeeding? I always wonder, about anything that is said to detoxify,if it will cause toxins to leave via my breastmilk OR if the ingredients themselves will be dangerous. My baby is 1 year old.
i agree about the taste of fresh turmeric. it’s much more mild to me than dried turmeric. can’t wait to try this!! i take curcumin capsules every day for inflammation but love adding turmeric to my food as well.
Wow, just made this, so delicious! I feel better already. lol
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Can turmeric be stored in the freezer like ginger?
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Will the health benefits remain if I made this in a large batch to use over several days?
Yes! Great idea!
that is a great idea! I make this in the mornings for me and my daughter and would love to have it ready before hand. Would I make it with all the ingredients (including coconut milk)then store in the fridge? How long would it keep?
thanks!
I would think it would keep for at least a week in the fridge. The most perishable ingredient is the coconut milk and coconut milk is usually good for at least a week.
I am extremely sensitive to black pepper. Can I make this without it? I read on another blog that the black pepper helps but I am unable to tolerate it. Thank you in advance for your reply!
Lynn
Hi Lynn, Yes, just make it without. Black pepper does help make the turmeric more effective, but I’ve read studies that show turmeric still has a big impact even without the black pepper.
How safe is this tea. I have RA and cannot take any any drugs for the inflammation. I have pain constantly especially when I exercise. I need help.
Gloria, many people with RA swear by and experience great relief supplementing with turmeric. You can read more about turmeric here: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=78
This is yummy! It was a relaxing drink before bed last night. I didn’t strain the tea, but I did use the leftovers in my oatmeal this morning for breakfast– gave it a tasty flavor.
I love that idea!!
YUMM!… who knew?!.. this is delicious.. am going ‘extra clean’ for a month.. so no coffee… after tasting this i may never go back to coffee.. it is so smooth and best chai taste i have ever had.
I used 1Tbl of coconut oil instead of the milk.. and used liquid Stevia to taste instead of the honey..I put it in my blender/vitamix to emulsify the oil.. and it makes the roots so fine i dont need to strain it…. i even forgot the vanilla and it is still delish!..
I had a hard time finding the root.. but finally found it at an Indian/Pakistan grocery store (Cash & Carry)$3.50 /lb
THank you!…
(I have been taking a organic tumeric capsule daily and it has really helped with a lingual nerve damage i got by a bad Novocain injection).. i love tumeric.!
So great to hear Miriam! I’ve been completely in love with this turmeric tea, too! So glad you enjoy it as much as me 🙂
Is there something I can substitute for the coconut milk? I can’t tolerate it but really want to try this. Thanks!
For sure, Amy! Any milk will work – dairy, almond, rice milk, etc 🙂
Kelly,
Thank you so much for so thoroughly presenting each ingredient in this article! I just learned of the INNUMERABLE health benefits of turmeric about 6 months ago from a woman from Germany that worked in natural healing research and development. I asked her what ONE ITEM should I be taking/eating daily & she recommended TURMERIC. My genetic risks include cancer & arthritis and I aim to avoid both!
I was surprised to see so little info on cinnamon in your article as it also is so powerful in multiple ways, I especially appreciate it’s blood sugar regulation properties.
Thanks again, Kelly! I have been reading many of your articles and do appreciate your input into my family’s health journey. May God bless you, Penny
Hi Penny! Thanks so much for your comment!! Turmeric is amazing and I’ve noticed some wonderful benefits from making it a point to include it in my diet each day! And I totally agree on cinnamon – it’s amazing!!! Cinnamon is another food I make a point to eat everyday. I especially try to include a bit on all my sweet treats to help with blood sugar regulation, too 🙂
I have to admit I was wrinkling my nose through the first half of this article… thinking, but I don’t *like* turmeric. Delicious? Really?
I had never thought to use FRESH turmeric. (Okay, I’ve never looked for it either.)
Luckily we have a really excellent Indian grocery store in our neighborhood! And we are planning a trip there later this afternoon!
I’m excited to try a turmeric tea that actually tastes good! 🙂
Thanks for this!
~ Christine
I am right there with you on the ground turmeric – not a huge fan 🙂 But the fresh….loooove it! Let me know what you think about this! I hope you enjoy it as much as me 🙂
Have you ever heard of anyone being allergic to turmeric? Whenever my mother would do her canning with turmeric I couldn’t stand to be in the house! The smell made it very hard for me to breathe I had to go outside! I’m allergic to other things, but I am very interested in trying turmeric because of all the other things I’m allergic too that causes inflammation! Ergh..
For those readers who can’t use black pepper, I read an article just today about turmeric (actually about Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric), and it said that ghee will also make itmore bio-available, especially to the brain. So, incorporating ghee in the recipe could take the place of the pepper, I believe.
Will be trying this recipe, thanks!
Great! Thanks Virginia!
I think this sounds great, I’m going to give it a try. I brew all kinds of things in my kitchen.
I am new to using turmeric, but I’m already in love with it and amazed with it! I have only used ground turmeric. I have found by using my French press to make my tea concoctions, that is seems to dissolve better, and doesn’t seem to float on the top as much. Delish! I must try it with cinnamon now. Thanks!
Hello! I just found your website this weekend and I am addicted! I just made this tea tonight, though I only had ground turmeric. I agree the taste was a bit strong, but still delicious! I can definitely sign on to making this once a day! Thanks and keep the good advice coming!
Fresh turmeric makes ALL the difference! I love this tea – it’s so warm and cozy. I usually can’t tolerate the taste of tumeric, but the use of fresh, grated tumeric, along with the other yummy ingredients make this tea very enjoyable. I grate the ginger and tumeric straight into a piece of cheese clothe rather than straining it out after. Drink up — the health benefits of tumeric are too great to ignore! Thanks for the recipe!
Silly question, but what is your method for peeling and grating the root without turning yourself and everything around you yellow? I’m just starting out with it, and I feel like there must be a way, I just haven’t found it yet. 🙂 Thanks!
Jennifer, I hear you! That is so annoying and I wish I found a way around it, but I haven’t. What I’ve been doing (as to limit getting yellow every single day) is making a mass batch of turmeric and ginger in my vitamix (or food processor or even hand chopper). I get 1 lb of turmeric, 1/2 pound of ginger and peel it all at one time. I put in in my vitamix and it grates it perfectly! Then I portion it out in little ice cube trays to freeze. Then transfer the little cubes to a freezer safe container. It seems like a pain, but I have perfectly portioned turmeric/ginger that last me a month or more! It’s so nice to just reach in the freezer and have my little turmeric/ginger cubes ready to go every morning (and no yellow fingers lol). I hope that helps and if anyone else can figure out how to not get everything yellow, I would give you a virtual fist bump!!!
I pound tumeric root with the flat side of a meat pounder under two sheets of wax paper, then slide it into my tea strainer. No yellow hands.
Brilliant!!!
For those who wish to avoid getting petroleum product in their tea from the parafin in waxed paper, you could use an unbleached parchment paper available in natural food stores (1 such brand is If You Care). Has lots of other uses as well.
Hi Kelly!
I just made this for my mom and I for the first time (I saw this post ages ago but haven’t found fresh tumeric until 2 days ago). It was really delicious–I only had almond milk–but I’m sure it would be even better with creamier coconut milk.
I used rubber gloves for peeling and grating, but the most amazing thing happened during clean-up: when we couldn’t get the orange goo off the grater and cutting board, my mom suggested that active-oxy powder (like Vanish or Oxy clean) and it instantly turned the orange to a deep red and completely removed it from all the surfaces! It was like a fun chemistry experiment!
I hope that’s helpful to anyone that winds up with an orange mess!
Love your site, I’ve been a fan for a while! xx
Nicole
So awesome! Thanks, Nicole. I love when cool discoveries happen by accident 🙂
Nicole – thanks for that tip about using the oxiclean! I came back especially to see if anyone had tips to get rid of the stain on my grater, and you have not disappointed!
food gloves I have a whole box from Walmart occasions such as this…fish, chicken and meat just don’t wan it all over my hands. Gloves for everything food, cleaning and taking out the garbage.
I used my NutriBullet to make the tea. Worked GREAT! Peeled the turmeric and ginger and placed it in the smaller of the cups. Poured boiling water on top. Attached the NutriBullet milling blade. Ran the machine for a minute. It pulverized the ginger and turmeric. Let it sit for 10 minutes. Then add the additional ingredients and run it again. Viola!
Easy peasy!
Although now the cup is slightly yellow, but I don’t mind.
LOVE THIS IDEA!!! Thanks, Natalie!!!
Will I be able to do this even if I’m already diagnose with fatty liver? I’d like to use this.
Will I be able to use this even if I’m already diagnose with fatty liver?
I am looking forward to drinking this tea every day. thanks for all the work you have put into the receipe and the wonderful information that comes with it. Keep up the great work! <3
Thank you Caro 🙂
Can you comment on the effects of turmeric if you are on medication for high blood pressure or diabetes
Can you drink the tea twice a day, both morning and night?
Yes, that’s what I’ve been doing lately.
I WONDERED IF YOU EVER HAD FEEDBACK OR HEARD OF THIS HELPING SOMEONE WITH HEP C? I COULD NOT GET MY SON TO DRINK IT I BET. THANKS!
I use to drink turmeric juice every morning mixed with radish and cauliflower and a small piece of garlic.its perfect(but not the taste)
This is awesome! I am going to try and also share with my clients. And I facilitate a support group for Lupus patients, they could really benefit from this. I am really enjoying following you.
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Thank you for sharing, Shelby! Thank you for all your work to make people healthier <3
Why do you need to peel Turmeric? Can I put a small piece into a Vitamix mixer along with other igredients.
Hi Chaeles! You certainly don’t have to peel. I like the taste of it peeled better, but to be honest, I’m going to try to learn to like it unpeeled because it would make this tea soooo much easier to make.
And yes, putting it in the Vitamix is a great idea.
I juice a fresh turmeric and mix it with lemon and honey, it taste so good but the stain is so hard to get rid….. even my hands and fingernails turned yellow until i run out of dishwashing liquid and i use laundry detergent powder and to my surprise it just disappear like magic especially on ceramics and glasses but on plastic wares its a little bit stubborn but i soak it with detergent powder with bleach overnight and it helps a lot. The tea taste so good.
Can I drink this tea while breastfeeding feeding I have premature baby in intensive care and I think drinking this tea would be beneficial for her but us it or is it dangerous because of detoxification of it thank u
Yes, this tea is safe for breastfeeding, hoda 🙂 I wish you the best for you and your baby. xoxo, Kelly
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I am new to your site….but find your articles informative.
Also great recipes.
Thanks..
Susan
I am actually making making some turmeric tea right now, I am sure I will enjoy it thanks.
Awesome! Turmeric is such an amazing healing herb! Enjoy, Pat 🙂
Hello I was recently told I have inflammation and a fatty liver. I’m choosing not to take western medication. Can you share any information on the benefits after a diagnosis. Does the tea possibly removes the fat during the detoxification? Can I include this tea in my daily diet or is there a time period I should not drink? Sorry for so many question, want to have the full benefit.
I might have missed it, but how does the pure vanilla play into the benefits of this tea (or is it more for taste)? I have been drinking the turmeric tea regularly and love it/recommend it to many, but wondered about skipping the vanilla while traveling because my bottle doesn’t seal very well.
Hi Abby, it’s purely for taste! You can definitely leave it out. I think I add vanilla to 90% of my recipes – love the stuff lol 🙂
Thank you!
Hi! Thanks for the recipe. I just recently decided to add turmeric to my diet on a regular basis to help with fat burning as well as other health benefits. As I wanted to make it right away, I used organic ground turmeric, and it tastes fine to me, with a double dose of sweetener (honey/xylitol). I used coconut oil in place of coconut milk. I think I’m going to be making this frequently!
Awesome!
Yes, and so are you! Thanks again!
Tnx for ur article..this herb has been my source of daliy antioxidants…also makes my vision clear bec it has carotenoids like squash..by he way you look hot like paris hilton…tnx more power
I just found your website today through Pinterest and I’m so happy that I did!!! What I love most about your website is the amount of information you give 🙂 It’s nice to actually read about certain ingredients and the amount of health benefits & what it can offer to your body rather then just being given a recipe to try out. I really enjoy your website & its now a go to page for me 🙂 Thanks again 🙂
Wow, thanks Jessi! You totally made my day! 😀 xo, Kelly
Could you use coconut oil instead of coconut milk?
Definitely Cayce if you don’t mind it oily – adding coconut oil would be even better nutritionally! I would only use about 1 tablespoon coconut oil, though.
Just found out about turmeric and ginger benefits. Have you tried with cayenne pepper, I heard it has some other health benefits also that increase metabolism, etc.
Hi Bill! Yes a little pinch of cayenne is great with this.
I have never used turmeric (although I do put it in my dogs crockpot diet) but it was suggested to me during a Reiki session. This was delicious! Will definitely be a go-to tea for me; especially as the weather turns cold. Thanks for the recipe.
Awesome, Amy! I agree, this is so wonderful and comforting during the cold weather season!
Crazy question – is it possible to have too much? I’ve started having a couple of cups a day. My 8 year old daughter tried it and loved it! She’s asking me to make it for her a couple of times a day, as well. We might need an intervention 🙂
heeehee! No, you are fine with drinking it a couple times a day. That is actually really awesome! Let me know if you guys notice any good benefits from it after a few weeks (less joint pain, less headaches, etc.). Turmeric is such an amazing spice full of health benefits – I hope you and your daughter reap the benefits 🙂
Hi Kelly, I found your site several weeks ago while searching the web for ways to ease my chronic & sometime debilitating back pain naturally. I have Degenerative Disc Disease & severe arthritis. I usually go to pain management 4 times a year to receive epidural steroid injections, and would like to eliminate them! I’ve recently developed a stomach ulcer from way too much Ibuprofen to ease my pain. I purchased all the ingredients your recipe required and made a batch that lasts me perfectly for 3 days.(I don’t mind the yellow fingers, haha) It’s been 3 weeks and I am noticing quite a decrease in my back pain, especially in the AM. I was just telling my husband tonight that I am going to hold off on getting my next shot. I am definitely feeling less pain since I have been drinking this tea. I love chai tea and that’s just what it tastes like! I’ve also noticed an increase in my energy level, not to mention the house smells so cozy when I’m simmering this concoction! I also have a slightly fatty liver so over time and diet changes I’m hoping to see better results with my next liver scan. Right now I just know this tea is helping with my pain. I love your site, thank you! (sorry this is so long I’m just feeling excited & hopeful with my results so far)
Joyce, I am so excited to hear this and am so happy for you!!! I am passionate about getting the message out that food can be one of the most powerful forms of medicine and your message is like music to my ears – thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice comment and helping to make my day. But more importantly, I am so happy that you are getting some pain relief – it sounds like you’ve had quite a tough and painful road. I wish you the best, Joyce and am hopeful for you! xo, Kelly
My husband and I drink a version of this every night. I absolutely love turmeric..great healing properties. We add a little lemon and use some coconut oil. I never thought to use coconut milk..I bet it makes it creamy. Definitely going to try this tonight. Thanks for all of your wonderful info!
Hope you like this version, Stephanie! I especially love this version in the cooler months of Fall and Winter – so good!
Stephanie, the coconut milk makes it so creamy, plus it’s healthier for you than just plain milk. I love it. You have to try it 🙂
I finally found fresh turmeric at Wegmans and tried this as an after dinner drink. Amazing! I really love the taste and it is very warming, which is great as the weather is really starting to change. I was reading the comments and love your idea of doing a big batch of the ground tumeric/ginger and freezing. Will have to buy larger quantities of tumeric and try that. Thanks for the great recipe!
I agree, Elizabeth – so yummy and warming!
Also, just another update since I love this tea so much and drink it every day and am always trying to find ways to make it easier to make:
I’ve been throwing both the ginger and the turmeric with the skin still on in my food processor (shredder attachment) and it tastes the same, even with the skin on! After, the turmeric and ginger are shredded, I dump in a bunch of cinnamon, black pepper and vanilla beans. I have no measurements as of now because I’m totally a “dumper” when I cook and use my nose to tell if it needs more of anything (but can you really go wrong with too much cinnamon and vanilla?? — I think not haha). Then I freeze a weeks worth of the mixture (about a heaping 1/3 cup) in little plastic baggies. I just get a new baggie out of the freezer each week and keep it in the fridge to last me the whole week. It’s such an easy way of doing it.
The last time I made it, I used about a pound and a half of turmeric and it made enough to last me about 4 months!
And just a warning for those reading —> It does turn the food processor cup slightly yellow. I believe there’s a comment in here about how to get the yellow off, but just wanted to warn anyone reading this, that it does stain.
Thanks for the update! I will definitely try that…and I am a “dumper” too…have always cooked that way…too lazy to measure unless I am baking:)
Thank you for sharing this.
Back in my country, Indonesia, we drink turmeric infused drink with tamarind and brown sugar / honey to ease the pain during our montly period.
That sounds great, Tari!
That’s neat! Thank you for sharing that tip! In the deep South, where a lot of wisdom has not survived the test of time, we were told to drink a Red Rock carbonated beverage (for our periods), which was a ginger ale. Unfortunately, probably very little actual ginger content!
Just made my first cuppa.
Method was very different, so not sure if I achieved the right health benefits, but here goes.
1 thin slice of ginger, about an inch in diameter.
Ditto 1 thin slice of turmeric.
10 whole black peppercorns.
Put these in my little Chinese teapot and pour in boiling water.
Steep for 10 minutes, then pour into a glass coffee cup.
No residues, just a clear liquid.
Add a scant teaspoon of 100% maple syrup.
Enjoy.
I definitely tasted all the ingredients, awesome.
Doug, that is perfect! And SO much easier! I am going to do your method from now on – I appreciate you taking the time to share it.
I think I love you, Kelly. I’ve made turmeric tea before but I think this recipe is even better. Can’t wait to get back to my kitchen and try it!
Haha, awww thanks, Cher 🙂
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Just a heads up about turmeric. Turmeric in large doses taken with other medications can lead to liver failure. My mom is a diabetic and it cross reacted with her glucose managing meds. She ended up in the ICU and nearly died. It’s important to check with a doctor before giving this one a try.
If it oil helps absorption of the curcumin, would it be a good option to mix the powder with 2 tbs of virgin coconut oil?
Yes, you could do that Jose!
Could you Juice the turmeric and ginger instead of grating?
Yes!
I think this sounds delicious! It will be difficult for me to find fresh turmeric locally, and taxing to make at times if I am having a bad day healthwise – with these very issues turmeric is good for. I am just learning about it. I wonder if the dried powder in capsule form is more concentrated. I could take that when I can’t manage the tea. Along with ginger and cinnamon. What do you think, and do you have any favorites? Thanks for sharing. I needed this right now. I was getting discouraged.
Hi there! My favorite turmeric in capsule form is this one —–> http://amzn.to/193MnbT It’s from a great company and contains the added necessary ingredients to help with proper turmeric assimilation, which is important! I wish you the best in your health!
Hi! Really excited about the potential benefits of drinking some version of Turmeric tea. Does everything HAVE to be “organic” to reap any of the benefits? I made a version from a recipe I found on YouTube that sounded palatable and it was made from all ground ingredients (typical grocery store spices). No mention was made about anything being organic by the author. I am a relatively healthy (if a bit overweight and with 57 year old aches) so I am not in need of a miracle just trying to get away from pills where possible… Strangely I am usually turned off by any sort of “bitter” flavor but found the combination of spices used to be quite tasty…I even remarked to my sister that I might be able to replace my cup of coffee in the morning with this….if you would like to know my combo I’ll post it… I did notice that you’ve said that pepper s crucial for the turmeric to work properly or did I misinterpret? Oh and some sort of soluble fat like coconut oil? Thanks for any additional info!
Hi Tootercat! No, it definitely doesn’t have to be organic to reap the benefits! I like purchasing organic for a wide variety of personal reasons, but you will still get all of the benefits even if not organic. I can totally relate to you when you wrote that you may be able to replace your morning coffee with this – I find something about this turmeric tea so comforting and delicious. I love drinking it in the morning and in the evening.
Yes, the black pepper and some sort of soluble fat (coconut oil would be great!) does assist in the body’s absorption of turmeric’s beneficial properties.
I’d really love to hear your combination of spices, too!
Delish! Do you think adding matcha tea powder to your recipe would taste good? It would be a double whammy for health benefits.
Hmmm…that seems to be a brilliant idea! I’m not sure how it would taste, but I’m going to try it tomorrow to see what I think – I’ll report back. I love the idea of a double whammy 🙂
I suffer with arthritis pains all over my body and it seem that my body as become immune to the medication cause ones I would get a easy but now the pain won’t leave… I’m gonna try this tea, I know for a fact that the ginger works so I’m gonna incorporate theses ingredients also.. Thanks a lot for sharing this info..
Natalee, I am really hoping this works at relieving your arthritis pain. I wish you the best! xoxo, Kelly
Can I make this tea in the morning and take the rest to work? Will be have same effect or will lose nutrients? Thank you.
That would be great! It will have the same effect.
Well Thank you for sharing Turmeric and im glad to know its good for the liver.I use alot of turmeric and Ginger as you know they are very good for you I must say I drink plenty of Turmeric Tea when im feeling run down or if I have a real bad chest it really does work once again Thank you for sharing regards from the UK
Thanks for this tea it practically saved my life ,the pure coconut milk makes it taste so Thanks again smooth and aids in absorption of the tumeric Thanks again im feeling much better!!
So glad to hear, Vince!
I totally forgot about this delicious tea until today. I have candida overgrowth and my doctor recommended tumeric for it’s anti-inflammatory properties and I thought “Oh yea! I need to make that tea!” Drinking a cup now, it’s sooo delicious and so good for me. I can’t believe I forgot about this awesome recipe. Thank you so much for sharing it.
And I use dried tumeric and ginger because aint nobody got time to grind em fresh! 😉 And it’s so easy to replace that morning cup of coffee with this using dried. Love it.
Nice!! The past year I’ve been making a huuuuuge batch at one time – processing 1 lb turmeric, 1/2 lb ginger (skin still on both!), and a few vanilla beans in a food processor all at once and then freezing the paste in baggies. It makes it SO much easier and it makes enough to last a few months! Because you are so right – ain’t nobody got time to grind that stuff fresh everyday! Good luck on your candida healing, Katy!
Try fresh grated Tumeric, Ginger, Lemon rind and dried licorice root to taste. Make it in your coffee plunger, my wife and I love it. A truly refreshing and satisfying drink!!
That sounds great, Aussie. I can’t wait to try it! Thank you for sharing!
For years I have been suffering from fatty liver problem. Though I don’t have any other medical issues, I used to suffer from severe body pain, poor appetite. eczema , skin allergies.
Recently, about a week back I started drinking tea made from fresh turmeric, ginger, pepper and molasses. I am so thankful for this wonderful tea, within 5 days my body pain reduced by 50%, Upper abdominal pain reduced by 40%. Hopefully it will help to heal my skin condition. I’ve been sharing the good news with my family and friends.
That is so great to hear, Ms. Thean! Natural remedies work so well – I wish more people knew about them! Thank you for doing your part and sharing your good news 🙂 Many blessings to you for continued healing!
I drank this tea this morning and now I have diarrhea. Has anyone else experienced this?
How bad is it to just use grounded turmeric? I can’t find a fresh one in my shops and I’m not from the states so. 🙂 I usually just take one teaspoon of grounded turmeric and strain it plain. It’s so good and warm just on its own!
That’s perfect, Mari! Ground turmeric will still provide all the wonderful health benefits. I just happen to enjoy the taste of fresh turmeric better, but that’s just a personal preference. Enjoy!
That’s good! Do you know if it’s ok to do multiple steeps? My mugs are quite big and like I said, I usually use one small teaspoon and steep it twice. Could that be too much? Love your blog! 🙂
I made this and I loved it. I hadn’t used turmeric in a tea for ages so I thought it was about time to start again. Thanks for a great detox tea recipe.
Awesome!