Heart-Healthy Turmeric Tea
Warm, nourishing, and packed with wellness benefits, Heart-Healthy Turmeric Tea is the perfect blend for promoting anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular health. This golden-hued drink combines the rich, earthy flavor of turmeric with spicy, aromatic ginger and cinnamon, while a pinch of black pepper enhances the turmeric's bioavailability. It's simmered in a soothing mixture of almond milk and filtered water, resulting in a creamy and comforting tea. Optional additions like raw honey and lemon juice add a touch of sweetness and brightness that elevate the experience. Ready in just 15 minutes, this simple yet powerful recipe is ideal for a cozy morning ritual or an evening wind-down. Bursting with health-boosting ingredients, this turmeric tea is a delicious way to support heart health while indulging in a flavorful treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup filtered water
- 1 teaspoon raw honey (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
Peel and slice the fresh ginger into thin pieces.
In a small saucepan, combine the almond milk, filtered water, turmeric powder, sliced ginger, ground cinnamon, and black pepper.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Reduce the heat to low and let the tea simmer for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
Strain the tea into mugs using a fine mesh sieve to remove the ginger pieces.
If desired, stir in raw honey and lemon juice for added flavor and health benefits.
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy turmeric tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
83 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.3 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 150 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.5 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 445 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 224 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
