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    Homemade Ginger & Lemon Tea with Turmeric

    Published: Mar 20, 2020 · Modified: Sep 27, 2021 by Tajda Ferko This post may contain affiliate links

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    This cinnamon ginger turmeric tea takes just 5 minutes to make and is packed with nutrients. Miles better than any store-bought alternatives, this one is truly bursting with fresh flavour.

    Two cups of cinnamon ginger tea surrounded by pieces of lemon, cinnamon and a small bouquet of flowers.

    What makes this recipe so good

    If you’re looking for a new favourite immune boosting tea, you’ve come to the right place!

    • HELPS YOU GET IN THOSE DAILY VITAMINS: This is an amazing tea to boost the immune system. It’s not only packed with vitamin C, but also rich in antioxidants, refreshing & comforting. 
    • IT’S SO CHEAP! You’ve probably noticed that a lot of special herbal tea blends are not cheap at all. Making your own is a great alternative. Plus, this particular recipe only requires staples that you might already have at home: ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, lemon, black pepper and a sweetener of your choice. 
    • PERFECT IN BOTH SUMMER AND WINTER. Another huge perk of this recipe is that it’s equally good hot or cold. In the colder months of the year, I recommend making it hot to maximise that cosy factor. And yet, you can still enjoy it in the summer by popping in some ice cubes. Full instructions on how to turn this into a cold tea are below. 
    • IT’S EASY PEASY. You honestly can’t go wrong with this one. It requires little to no prep. All you need to do is juice a lemon, grate some ginger and bam, you’re pretty much done. Plus, if you want to make things even easier, you can make it in a large batch!
    • YOU CAN ADJUST IT EASILY. Last but definitely not least, this immune boost tea is so amazing because it’s so easily adjustable. Swap agave nectar for your other favourite sweetener, double the ginger for that extra kick or add another lemon juice shot to double the Vitamin C dose. You can play around with it endlessly. 

    And to top it all off, you’ll be getting step-by-step photos below. If you're looking for the best herbal tea to boost your immune system, this is your hero!

    How to make your lemon ginger tea

    This is what you'll need:

    Ingredients needed to make a healthy cinnamon tea laid on a wooden board.
    • Agave syrup: recommended, but feel free to substitute for another sweetener of choice like maple syrup.

    Yep, that’s all. Now let’s move on to our step-by-step photos to make sure you really don’t get anything wrong.

    Step-by-step Instructions

    All measurements can be found in the recipe card below.

    1. Grate your ginger

    Hands grating a thumb of ginger onto a mug.

    Peel the ginger and grate it straight into your medium-sized pan.

    2. Add your other ingredients

    A wooden chopping board featuring lemons, ginger and a small bowl of turmeric.

    Add lemon, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper and agave syrup to pan. Then pour 500ml of water into the pan.

    3. Heat up & whisk

    A hand stirring a small pan of cinnamon ginger tea.

    Heat up for about 4 minutes until you can see steam rising out of the pan. Make sure to keep whisking as this will help cinnamon & turmeric dissolve better.

    4. Top off and enjoy!

    A hand holding a mug of cinnamon ginger turmeric tea placed on a table setting.

    Pour your tea through a sieve. Then serve with an extra slice of fresh lemon and some ginger. You can also add another pinch of turmeric & black pepper on top.

    Couldn’t possibly get any easier, could it?

    If you like easy & healthy vegan drinks, try out these: 

    • Oat Milk Latte
    • 6 Plant Based Smoothies
    • Oat Milk Hot Chocolate

    My Top Tips

    Ginger turmeric lemon tea placed next to a napkin and a small plate.

    Always grate your ginger

    Don’t just peel the ginger and chuck the whole thing into your pan. Grating is super important as this is the only way to make sure all the juices come out of it. If you’re just chucking in a whole ginger thumb, there will be a lot less flavour.

    Don't forget to strain

    Just before serving, make sure to strain the tea which will make sure the grated pieces of ginger are not floating about. 

    Make it iced!

    Want to make cold and refreshing iced tea?. This wouldn’t be easier. Simply just prepare the tea as you would usually, add plenty of ice cubes and place it in the fridge. You’ll know once it’s cold! 

    Make a Large Batch & Store

    Make a huge batch in the morning, then pour it into an insulated thermo bottle and voila, you’re sorted for the day! 

    The Benefits of Cinnamon Ginger Turmeric Tea

    A flatlay featuring a mug full of cinnamon ginger tea with pieces of lemon.

    If you find yourself making this recipe, then you’re probably someone that enjoys healthy food and cares about nutrition. What makes this tea so nourishing for the body?

    LEMON: High in Vitamin C, fibre, and may help support heart health. They contain several compounds that might help lower cholesterol (source).

    GINGER: Can help ease flu and colds. It’s also an amazing source of antioxidants. Moreover, it might help reduce inflammation, support cardiovascular health and relieve nausea (source).

    TURMERIC: Contains curcumin which is naturally anti-inflammatory and may play a role in treating depression (source).

    CINNAMON: A natural breath refresher, cinnamon also has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Might help slow the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream (source).

    This is all! You’ve now got yourself a lovely healthy vegan tea. As always, if you have any trouble making this recipe, simply comment down below or message me directly on Instagram. I’ll be sure to help you out in case you get stuck!

    For more nourishing vegan recipes make sure to check out my: 

    • Easy Tabbouleh Salad
    • Vegan Tomato Basil Soup
    • The Best Healthy Vegan Granola
    • Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
    • Vegan Scrambled Egg
    • Vegan Bliss Balls
    • Potato and Broccoli Soup

    🍴Recipe

    A big mug of lemon tea placed on a saucer.

    Cinnamon Turmeric Ginger Tea

    5 from 8 votes
    This is pure sunshine in a mug. Refreshing, nourishing and SUPER healthy.
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    Prep Time: 1 minute minute
    Cook Time: 4 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 76kcal
    Author: Tajda Ferko

    EQUIPMENT

    • Whisk
    • Medium-sized pan
    • Grater

    INGREDIENTS 

    • 8 g (0.28 oz) ginger freshly grated, equals 1 very large thumb
    • 3 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoon agave syrup or other sweetener
    • ½ teaspoon (¼ teaspoon) turmeric
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • 500 ml (2.11 cups) water
    • A pinch of pepper

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Peel the ginger and grate it straight into your medium-sized pan.
    • Add the rest of your ingredients (lemon juice, agave syrup, turmeric, cinnamon, pepper) to a pan. Pour 500ml of water into the pan. 
    • Heat up for about 4 minutes until you can see steam rising out of the pan. Make sure to keep whisking as this will help cinnamon & turmeric dissolve. 
    • Remove from heat and strain to remove any leftover ginger bits. Serve with an extra slice of fresh lemon and some ginger.

    Video

    Notes

    Don’t just peel the ginger and chuck the whole thing into your pan. Grating it is super important as this is the only way to make sure all the juices come out of it. If you’re just chucking in a whole ginger thumb, there will be a lot less flavour.
    Just before serving, make sure to strain the tea which will make sure the grated pieces of ginger are not floating about. 
    Want to make cold and refreshing iced tea?. This wouldn’t be easier. Simply just prepare the tea as you would usually, add plenty of ice cubes and place it in the fridge. You’ll know once it’s cold! 
    Make a huge batch in the morning, then pour it into an insulated thermo bottle and voila, you’re sorted for the day! 
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

    Nutrition

    Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg

    Disclaimer: The nutritional information above is calculated automatically. The author of this post cannot guarantee 100% accuracy of this data.

    Tried This Recipe?Leave a comment below!

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    Comments

    1. Victoria says

      September 26, 2021 at 10:44 pm

      You replaced the word "Ginger" with "garlic" in the tip section.

      Reply
      • Tajda Ferko says

        September 27, 2021 at 11:32 am

        Ahh you're right! Thank you so much for noticing - just corrected! xx

        Reply
    2. Sharanya says

      November 28, 2021 at 7:12 am

      Is there a way i could make this a concentrate and dilute every morning with just hot water?

      Reply
      • Tajda Ferko says

        December 01, 2021 at 11:38 am

        Hi Sharanya, that's such a good question. What you could do is pre-mix cinnamon, pepper, turmeric, lemon juice & ginger in a bowl and then dilute it with water when needed. The optional sweetener could be added either to the pre-made mix or when served. The only thing I wouldn't be able to guarantee is how long the mixture would stay good for. Hope this helps a little and do let me know if you end up making it. I'd love to hear your thoughts!

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