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Lemon ginger turmeric drink in a glass
Alex

Morning Lemon Ginger Turmeric Drink

A warm, bright lemon, ginger, and turmeric drink that takes 5 minutes and five ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Drinks & Smoothies
Calories: 40
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • juice of 1/2 to 1 lemon freshly squeezed
  • 1 inch fresh ginger peeled and finely grated (or 1/4 tsp ground ginger)
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric use 1/8 tsp for a milder drink
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 cup warm water not boiling
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup optional

Method
 

  1. Heat the water until warm but not boiling.
  2. Add the grated ginger to a mug, pour the warm water over it, and let it steep for 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Add the turmeric and black pepper and stir well.
  4. Squeeze in the lemon juice through a small strainer to catch the seeds.
  5. Stir in the honey, if using, taste, and adjust the lemon or honey. Stir again before drinking, since turmeric settles.

Notes

  1. Why black pepper: Piperine in black pepper increases how much curcumin, from turmeric, your body absorbs.
  2. Iced version: Steep the ginger in ½ cup hot water, then top up with cold water and ice.
  3. Fresh turmeric: Grate a ½-inch piece in place of the ground turmeric. It stains, so wear gloves.
  4. Medication note: Ask your doctor before drinking turmeric daily if you take blood thinners.