How to Make Turmeric Tea

Modern medicine is only now beginning to confirm the benefits of turmeric. The active compound in turmeric is curcumin, the spice that gives Indian food its characteristic yellow color. Turmeric helps joint and bone health, aids in the clearing of skin plagued with acne and even heals the scars of bad acne. Turmeric tea can be made easily and benefits your health if taken multiple times a day.

Things You'll Need

• Water
• Turmeric
• Ginger powder
• Honey
• Lemon
• Cup
• Small pot
• Strainer

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Instructions

• 1

  Measure 4 cups of water into a small pot and bring to a boil on the stove. Make sure that the water has come to a full boil.

• 2

  Add 1 tsp. of turmeric and 1 tsp. of ginger powder to the boiling water and reduce to simmer for 8 to 10 minutes. This will extract the beneficial compounds from the turmeric and ginger. Ginger has many benefits for health also.

• 3

  Remove the pot from the stove and strain the tea into a cup. The particles of turmeric and ginger will be filtered out.

• 4

  Add honey to taste and a slice of lemon. The honey and lemon will make the tea a bit more palatable.