Lemon Ginger Turmeric Tea

Woman in a white sweater holding a glass mug of yellow tea with a lemon slice.

This easy and delicious lemon ginger turmeric tea, mixed with honey and lemon, is the best sore-throat tea you can make at home. Added cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom make a very warming spiced drink.

Course Autumn, Drinks, Winter

Cuisine European, Indian

Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 23kcal

Author Alexandra Daum

Ingredients

1.5 litres (6 cups) water
12 cm (4 inches) piece fresh ginger roughly chopped
6 cm (2 inches) piece fresh turmeric roughly chopped
2 cinnamon sticks
6 cardamom pods outer shell removed
6 cloves optional
4 whole peppercorns

After Cooking

Juice of 2 lemons about 6 tablespoons
2 tablespoons honey* or apple juice, see notes

Metric - Cups

Instructions

Add the water to a heavy lidded pot. Add the ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves (if using), and peppercorns. Bring this to a low boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer, covered, for 30 minutes to an hour.
1.5 litres (6 cups) water, 12 cm (4 inches) piece fresh ginger, 6 cm (2 inches) piece fresh turmeric, 2 cinnamon sticks, 6 cardamom pods, 4 whole peppercorns, 6 cloves
Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and honey or the apple juice, depending on your preference. Serve hot.
Juice of 2 lemons, 2 tablespoons honey*

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Notes

* Sub about 120 ml (½ cup) apple juice for the honey if preferred.

Storage: without the added honey and lemon, the tea can be kept out at (cool) room temperature for about 24 hours but it's best to refrigerate, especially after adding the lemon. Keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to three days and gently reheat if desired.

Make again: the same spices can be used another one or two times, but will lose their potency over time. We usually make two batches from one set of spices and simmer the second batch for a little longer to draw out those flavours more.

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