Turmeric, made from the root of the curcuma plant, has been used in Indian and Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Curcumin is the active ingredient in turmeric. It has proven to have anti-inflammatory and immune boosting properties.

Turmeric teas: Use freshly grated or powdered. Keeping the turmeric root in the freezer makes for easy grating. The curcumin can stain so be aware!

3 of my favorite teas are:

Turmeric Lemon Ginger tea

1 cup filtered water
½ lemon
½ tsp fresh grated turmeric
½ tsp fresh grated ginger
Orange rind (optional)
½ tsp coconut oil (to increase absorption)
Black pepper (to increase absorption of turmeric)
Combine in saucepan and simmer 5-10 minutes

Dandelion Root and turmeric tea

Steep tea for 3-5 minutes
½ – 1 tsp fresh grated turmeric
1 T apple cider vinegar
Raw honey
Combine in blender and serve

Coconut milk turmeric latte

1 cup coconut milk (or other non dairy milk, hemp is delicious) steamed/heated
½ – 1 tsp fresh grated turmeric
Black pepper
½ – 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
Raw honey to taste

*Black pepper promotes curcumin absorption