Ginger Turmeric Tea: 7 Benefits You Should Know

Both turmeric and ginger have been known for their medicinal properties for centuries. We all know that ginger and turmeric are beneficial for our health separately, but they are more beneficial if combined with other whole foods. We can say that if they are good for health separately, ginger turmeric tea is the ultimate solution for controlling pain, infection, or inflammation.

Ginger and turmeric have been used separately for various pain relief. Ginger and turmeric tea are more effective than either ginger tea or turmeric tea. Ginger and turmeric tea have many health benefits which we will discuss further. We will also see the recipe for the ginger turmeric tea and other ingredients added to the recipe.

The turmeric ginger tea can be consumed by adding other ingredients as well like honey, maple syrup, lemon sliced, or fresh cinnamon stick. You can either make the tea by yourself at home by getting fresh ingredients or by buying the packed tea bags and enjoying the tea by just adding the water.

As the name suggests, it feels like a weird combination but can be made tasty by trying to keep the health benefits and make it match your taste and preference. We will see all that while looking for a wonderful recipe for ginger and turmeric tea, along with knowing the benefits derived from the tea.

Ginger Turmeric Tea Recipe

The ginger turmeric tea can also be made once every three days as you can store it in the refrigerator and later have it with the ice cubes. The tea can be stored in a glass jar, mason jar, or airtight container. Many other food blog bloggers suggest making a double batch as we can store the tea for later use.

There are various ways to make ginger turmeric tea but we will see the most common ingredients that are available: coconut oil, black pepper, or almond milk.

Ingredients

1. Water

Water is a primary ingredient for making any type of tea so we cannot forget the main ingredient of all. Water is used for both homemade and packed tea bags to make the tea, so we need boiling or hot water for making ginger turmeric hot tea.

2 Fresh Turmeric Root

To make the tea we need fresh turmeric roots as they are more spicier and lively taste than powder. The other reason to use fresh turmeric root is that it has more curcumin than powdered turmeric and it helps with the anti-inflammation of the wound and antioxidants against various infectious diseases. So, for the recipe, it is better to peel and take turmeric root.

Tip: – In the recipe, you needed to use turmeric root but if not available you can use turmeric powder instead.

3. Fresh Ginger Root

Ginger is the main ingredient in making ginger turmeric tea. You can either remove or have the peel of the ginger as it does not make much difference, but ginger root with the peel reduces food waste. The ginger root helps to get relief from gastrointestinal problems ¹and ensures proper digestion.

Tip: – The ginger can be consumed whole, cooked, raw, or ground ginger.

4. Raw Honey Or Maple Syrup

Raw honey or maple syrup can be used as sugar for ginger turmeric tea. Honey is added as it has antioxidant properties. But, if you don’t like honey you can have maple syrup instead.

Tip: – If you do not have raw honey, you can also use local honey.

5. Black Pepper Or Cinnamon Stick

You can add the ground black pepper or the cinnamon stick to increase the flavor and nutritional value of the ginger turmeric tea. The ground black pepper helps to improve metabolism² and the cinnamon sticks act as an appetite suppressor and are insulin resistant. So, you can use any of them as per your need.

Tip: – Add black pepper or cinnamon sticks only if they are suitable for you or else no need to add them.

6. Lemon Slice Or Juice

Freshly squeezed lemon juice or a lemon slice can be added to the tea to increase its benefits. Lemon is a natural antioxidant with Vitamin C in it, and when it is added to tea, it makes it a more herbal tea. Lemon also helps to get more benefits from ginger turmeric tea than from green tea which if consumed for a long can be harmful.

Tip: – You can make the lemon juice once, store it in a glass jar, and add lemon juice when you need it next time.

Instructions To Make Tea

1. First, you need to peel the fresh turmeric root and grind the other ingredients like ginger, black pepper, or cinnamon if you wish, and take freshly squeezed lemon juice ready.

2. Then add turmeric root or turmeric powder, ground ginger, fresh lemon juice, and either black pepper or cinnamon stick in the water in a small saucepan.

3. We will let the water boil along with the other ingredients for 15 to 20 minutes so the boiling water will absorb the nutrients.

4. After the water is boiled, we can add honey or maple syrup along with the lemon juice or a lemon slice.

Now, serve hot ginger and turmeric tea in a cup with a lemon slice or mint leaf as a garnish.

Benefits Of The Turmeric Ginger Tea

1. Diabetes Control

Ginger turmeric tea is known for controlling the blood sugar level resulting in the control of diabetes³. Also, ginger and turmeric tea has both ginger and turmeric, known as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory ingredients. Also, turmeric has curcumin which is known for its insulin-resistant properties and antioxidants.

The tea would be a perfect drink if given with a cinnamon stick in it as it is insulin-resistant, which results in controlling diabetes. The tea is more effective for type 2 diabetes patients who need to keep their blood pressure high; they should consume it in the morning or before bed. Turmeric ginger tea helps to make diabetes more manageable.

2. Anti-Inflammatory

Ginger turmeric tea is known for having anti-inflammatory properties of both its ingredients that is ginger and turmeric. Inflammation is not only bad but it can turn into something more if untreated. Inflammation, if it is chronic then it can lead to various other diseases like heart health problems, diabetes, or even severe cases like cancer, or obesity.

So to help reduce inflammation, you can have a hot cup of turmeric and ginger tea along with the other ingredients; you can add lemon and honey as they also have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which help to reduce the inflammation and you can also add the other ingredients which you wish to add as per your preference.

3. Immune System Boost

Ginger turmeric tea helps to increase the body’s immune system as it has curcumin, which is known for its antioxidant, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory components. Curcumin is helpful for allergic reactions, Alzheimer, arthritis, or asthma. Turmeric ginger tea acts as a mediator to help cure these diseases.

Turmeric ginger tea is also used to cure colds or coughs as the tea helps to boost the immune system. The tea cures the cold, cough, and congestion infection by curing the underlying disease. By regularly consuming ginger turmeric tea we can ensure to boost our immunity system⁴ by adding local honey or maple syrup.

4. Good Gastrointestinal Health

If you ever have an upset stomach, nausea, or digestive issues, you can immediately serve them a cup of ginger turmeric tea. The golden spice like fresh turmeric root and grated ginger help to cure any digestive diseases. Turmeric and ginger tea is also helpful for other things like weight loss , or during chemotherapy.

The gastrointestinal health of a person is maintained by having turmeric ginger tea as it is a beverage cuisine that helps to soothe the stomach. The grated ginger helps ensure smooth movement of the food and clearing the intestinal tract. Fresh turmeric helps to stop stomach acne, gas, upset stomach, and bloating.

5. Acts As An Anti-Depressant

Ginger turmeric tea is known for having anti-depressor properties. Curcumin is known for its antioxidant properties, but it also has positive effects on brain function, which helps to reduce depression, anxiety, and stress. The depression which can be cured can be mild depression or major depressive disorder like clinical depression, bipolar depression, and dysthymia.

Fresh turmeric work to improve mental health and reduce anxiety, whereas, ginger increases dopamine and serotonin, which are the happy hormones that help to reduce the stress level of the person. Ginger is also beneficial for other mental health problems like dementia, depression, and post-trauma stress disorder.

6. Fights Skin Problems

Ginger turmeric tea is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, which help solve various skin-related problems. It also has antioxidant properties which help to prevent the skin from infection and increases the regeneration of new cells, which prevents one from the aging problem of blemishes and wrinkles faster than others.

Fresh ginger helps to improve the skin tone and get glowing skin while fresh turmeric helps to reduce acne spots, photoaging⁵, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis⁶, psoriasis, radiodermatitis⁷, and pruritus⁸. So, you can serve hot turmeric ginger tea along with agave nectar or some local honey to solve skin problems or acne scars.

7. Heart Health Benefits

Ginger turmeric tea is known for maintaining blood pressure⁹ and the level of cholesterol which affects the heart of the person. The nutrition calories of turmeric ginger tea are zero to none, so it is an excellent choice that can be included in our daily routine. You should also have a gluten-free diet to maintain heart health.

Heart diseases can be avoided by consuming ginger which helps to clear the blood and also does not lead to blood clotting, which reduces the risk of heart attack or heart stroke, whereas turmeric helps to reduce inflammation and oxidation, which also helps to reduce the risk of any disease related to the heart or any physical injury as well.

Conclusion

We got to know the surprising health benefits of ginger turmeric tea, its recipe, and its ingredients’ benefits. We also got to know the other ingredients along with the turmeric ginger tea if added, increases its benefits like the almond milk, coconut oil, cinnamon stick, black pepper, and tea leaves.

Lemon juice is also added, or we can add honey as they have vitamin c, which helps in many ways. The ginger tea and turmeric tea alone is very effective but when combined, they can be much more effective. So, try to make turmeric and ginger tea next time you want to have tea, add other ingredients or search for related recipes.

You also need to ensure the ingredients are fresh to get maximum benefits from them. Ginger turmeric tea, along with lemon, is very effective.

But, if you have allergic reactions to any ingredients, you should not consume ginger turmeric tea. Daily consumption can also be a hindrance as they interfere with the medication given for any particular disease, and you may not be able to heal as fast as you wish to heal even if you consume the tea. So, if your doctor ever suggests you cannot consume turmeric ginger tea, do not take it.

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Last Updated on July 26, 2024 by Sathi Chakraborty, MSc Biology