Homemade Turmeric Teas That Can Treat Over 10 Diseases

Turmeric is a spice that has long been used in curry, and with its many benefits like nutrients, anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants, these seven turmeric teas should be added to your to-drink list.

These teas cover the vast range of what you might prefer to drink, from sweet to tangy and even gives you an elixir that will make you eager to start a new day. Try these teas at your leisure and discover a great new drink that can help your body work at its optimal level.

Turmeric Ginger Tea

For this tea, the taste is simple and milky. The spices warm the palette and you can adjust it to your preference by using milk or a nut milk if you so prefer. Mix one cup of water with ¼ teaspoon of turmeric, ¼ teaspoon of ground ginger, 1/8 teaspoon of ground cardamom, two tablespoons of milk and maple syrup to taste.

The tea should be brought to a boil with only turmeric and ginger in the pot, the heat turned down to simmer for five minutes and add milk and maple syrup to the desired taste.

Turmeric Lemon Tea

This tea blends sweet with tangy and gives you a spicy kick of reminder from the cayenne. Mix one cup of boiling water with one tablespoon of lemon juice, 1/8 teaspoon of turmeric, 1/8 teaspoon of ground ginger, cayenne and honey to taste.

Sweet Turmeric Black Pepper Tea

Add 1/3 cup of honey to 2 ½ teaspoons of ground turmeric, lemon and fresh ground black pepper. This creates a tea that can be enjoyed as often as it appeals to you.

Turmeric Chai

Mix cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger and turmeric to make a chai tea that is healthy and delicious.

Warm Turmeric Milk

Mix 2 cups of almond milk with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil, 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1 piece of star anise, ¼ teaspoon of ground ginger and maple syrup to taste. This warm, creamy and spicy alternative to hot chocolate will really hit the spot.

Bright Turmeric Tonic

With three cups of coconut water, ½ cup fresh ginger slices, 1 lime, quartered and squeezed, 1 tablespoon ground turmeric, 2 teaspoons honey, ¼ teasponn cardamom and cayenne pepper (to taste), this tonic is guaranteed to give you a pick me up in the afternoon or help start your day.

Immune Boosting Turmeric Elixir

Using a mixture of turmeric, lemon, ginger, honey, coconut water and vanilla bean, the elixir definitely has the potential to boost your immunity while tasting very good.

These teas are so varied that there is something for everyone in the seven teas listed above. You are sure to find a new favorite and maybe one or two you could stand to drink. This means you have several great options for when you aren’t feeling your best and turmeric can help you feel better. So give them a shot today and discover what people are talking about when it comes to turmeric.