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Turmeric ginger tea
हल्दी अदरक चाय
A simple golden tea, no milk, just turmeric and ginger simmered in water.
This is Ayurvedic wellness guidance, not medical advice. Consult your doctor before making health changes.
10 minServes 2DrinkSuits Vata, KaphaChildren eat itVegan
You'll need
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 inch fresh turmeric, crushed (or 1/2 tsp powder)
- 1 inch ginger, crushed
- A pinch of black pepper
- Honey, to taste, once cooled slightly
Method
- Simmer the turmeric and ginger in the water for 8 minutes.
- Add the black pepper in the last minute.
- Strain into cups, and stir in honey once it's cool enough to taste it rather than scald it.
Why this dish
Turmeric and ginger together are a classically warming, Vata and Kapha pacifying combination in Ayurveda, often reached for on a stiff or achy day rather than kept as an everyday tea.
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