Fresh Turmeric Tea
This recipe comes from the blog, Cookie + Kate, and is a wonderful, simple way to keep the spring chill and sore muscles from our increased activity at bay. The sour taste helps to balance the Liver, the organ of spring, warding off the severity of possible mood imbalances and seasonal allergies.
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INGREDIENTS
One 2-inch nub of fresh turmeric (no need to peel)
1 cup water
Optional: Lemon or orange round, honey or maple syrup
INSTRUCTIONS
To prepare the turmeric, slice it into thin rounds (no wider than ¼-inch). Combine the sliced turmeric and water in a saucepan over high heat.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat. Carefully pour the mixture through a mesh sieve into a heat-safe liquid measuring cup, or directly into a mug.
If desired, serve with a lemon or orange round and/or a light drizzle of honey or maple syrup, to taste. Serve hot.
NOTES
CHANGE IT UP: Choose just one optional flavoring—1 cinnamon stick, several twists of coarsely ground black pepper, 1-inch piece of fresh ginger (cut into thin slices, same as the ginger), or several sprigs of fresh mint. Combine with the turmeric and water before warming the mixture.