Difference between revisions of "Make Turmeric Tea"
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*2 cups water | *2 cups water | ||
*½ teaspoon ground turmeric, or 1 inch of fresh turmeric root, minced | *½ teaspoon ground turmeric, or 1 inch of fresh turmeric root, minced | ||
| − | *½ teaspoon dried ginger, or 1 inch fresh ginger (optional)<ref>http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-turmericginger-tea-104084</ref> | + | *½ teaspoon dried ginger, or 1 inch fresh ginger (optional)<ref name="rf1">http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-turmericginger-tea-104084</ref> |
| − | *½ teaspoon ground cinnamon or 2-3 cinnamon sticks (optional)<ref>http://nutritionstripped.com/turmeric-tea/</ref> | + | *½ teaspoon ground cinnamon or 2-3 cinnamon sticks (optional)<ref name="rf2">http://nutritionstripped.com/turmeric-tea/</ref> |
| − | *10 black peppercorns (optional)<ref | + | *10 black peppercorns (optional)<ref name="rf2" /><ref name="rf3">http://www.injennieskitchen.com/2014/10/turmeric-tea/</ref> |
*1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) | *1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) | ||
| − | *2 herbal teabags (optional)<ref | + | *2 herbal teabags (optional)<ref name="rf2" /> |
*honey, to taste | *honey, to taste | ||
*small squeeze of lemon or orange, to taste | *small squeeze of lemon or orange, to taste | ||
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#*To mince fresh turmeric, peel it with a small spoon and then grate it on a Microplane or on the smallest holes of a box grater. You can also mince it with a large kitchen knife. | #*To mince fresh turmeric, peel it with a small spoon and then grate it on a Microplane or on the smallest holes of a box grater. You can also mince it with a large kitchen knife. | ||
#Choose your optional ingredients. Ginger is the most common flavor addition flavor addition to turmeric tea. Cinnamon is another popular option. Both, like turmeric, are hailed as anti-inflammatories. | #Choose your optional ingredients. Ginger is the most common flavor addition flavor addition to turmeric tea. Cinnamon is another popular option. Both, like turmeric, are hailed as anti-inflammatories. | ||
| − | #*When choosing an herbal teabag, look for lemongrass.<ref | + | #*When choosing an herbal teabag, look for lemongrass.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#Prepare the optional ingredients. Grinding the dried spices will result in more potent flavors. | #Prepare the optional ingredients. Grinding the dried spices will result in more potent flavors. | ||
#*Prepare fresh ginger in the same manner as you would the turmeric. Peel it with a spoon. Then, grate in on a Microplane or box grater. | #*Prepare fresh ginger in the same manner as you would the turmeric. Peel it with a spoon. Then, grate in on a Microplane or box grater. | ||
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#*Use caution when straining the tea. Remember, the liquid is going to be hot. | #*Use caution when straining the tea. Remember, the liquid is going to be hot. | ||
#Add lemon and/or honey. You can do this to the entire batch or, if you’re making multiple servings, let individual drinkers add their own. | #Add lemon and/or honey. You can do this to the entire batch or, if you’re making multiple servings, let individual drinkers add their own. | ||
| − | #Add the milk or soymilk. Milk helps to reduce the tea’s bitterness.<ref | + | #Add the milk or soymilk. Milk helps to reduce the tea’s bitterness.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#Serve. | #Serve. | ||
===Making Turmeric Tea Bags=== | ===Making Turmeric Tea Bags=== | ||
| − | #Gather your equipment. In addition to standard tea brewing equipment like a pot, a kettle, and a mug, you’ll need the following hardware:<ref | + | #Gather your equipment. In addition to standard tea brewing equipment like a pot, a kettle, and a mug, you’ll need the following hardware:<ref name="rf2" /> |
#*4 tea satchels. Also known as, tea sachets, loose tea filters, or, simply, tea bags, these are readily available online. | #*4 tea satchels. Also known as, tea sachets, loose tea filters, or, simply, tea bags, these are readily available online. | ||
#*A small bowl. | #*A small bowl. | ||
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*A Microplane or box grater, if using fresh turmeric and/or fresh ginger | *A Microplane or box grater, if using fresh turmeric and/or fresh ginger | ||
==Warnings== | ==Warnings== | ||
| − | *Along with its other medicinal properties, turmeric may slow blood clotting. If you’re already taking an anticoagulant, consult your doctor before adding too much turmeric to your diet. In extreme doses, turmeric can also cause stomach pain/upset, indigestion, diarrhea, or even ulcers. <ref>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/18/turmeric-health-benefits-curcumin_n_5978482.html</ref><ref>https://nccih.nih.gov/health/turmeric/ataglance.htm</ref><ref>http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/turmeric</ref> | + | *Along with its other medicinal properties, turmeric may slow blood clotting. If you’re already taking an anticoagulant, consult your doctor before adding too much turmeric to your diet. In extreme doses, turmeric can also cause stomach pain/upset, indigestion, diarrhea, or even ulcers. <ref name="rf4">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/18/turmeric-health-benefits-curcumin_n_5978482.html</ref><ref name="rf5">https://nccih.nih.gov/health/turmeric/ataglance.htm</ref><ref name="rf6">http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/turmeric</ref> |
==Sources and Citations== | ==Sources and Citations== | ||
