Ingredients
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2 cups water
1 teaspoon ground turmeric (or 1-inch fresh root, grated)
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 pinch black pepper
1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the ingredients: Add water, turmeric, ginger, and black pepper to a saucepan. Bring to a simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Strain and flavor: Remove from heat, strain into a mug, and stir in lemon juice and maple syrup if using.
- Serve warm: Enjoy immediately. Best consumed warm in the morning or after meals.
Notes
Use freshly grated turmeric for extra potency, but ground works well too. Always include a pinch of black pepper to help your body absorb curcumin. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg