Turmeric Ginger Tea

Prep time: 1 minute
Cooking time: 4 minutes
Servings: 1

Ingredients

1 ½ inch turmeric root, cut into small pieces
1 ½ ginger root, cut into small pieces
3-4 slices of lemon, more for serving
4 cups of filtered water
Honey, optional

Instructions

1. Place turmeric, ginger, and lemon slices in a small saucepan. Pour in the water.
2. Bring it to a boil. Strain liquid before serving. Serve with lemon slice and honey, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per ¼ cup): Calories: 72; Fat: 0.4 g; Protein: 4; Carbohydrates: 15 g; Sodium: 43 mg

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Reference: “Foolproof Living.” Turmeric Ginger Tea, 2018. Web. 30 Jan. 2020. <https://foolproofliving.com/turmeric-ginger-tea/>