Drinking turmeric tea can ease arthritis pain, reduce acne, and may prevent certain cancers to name just a few.
Medicinally turmeric spice is one of nature’s powerhouse in the world
health benefits of turmeric
Studies show turmeric may have anti-tumour and anti-arthritis properties
Could be effective in the treatment of malaria
May slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by removing plaque build up in the brain.
Helps digestion and protects against ulcers by encouraging the production of gastric juices
It is a natural pain reliever
Recipe For Homemade Turmeric Tea Ingredients: (makes two cups)
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
½ a teaspoon ground ginger
½ a teaspoon ground cinnamon
Squeeze of lemon juice
2 cups of water
Agave nectar or honey (optional)
Directions:
Put the water and ground spices into a saucepan and bring to the *boil. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then let steep (sit) for 5 minutes and pour through a tea strainer. Add lemon juice and agave or honey if you fancy a bit of sweetness.
Verdict! I used the above ingredients to make one cup! And all I can say is it's powerful stuff! It certainly has a kick! The taste wasn't bad, I think the lemon juice certainly helped.
*If using spices for health purposes, I don't boil the spices for long since boiling may destroy some of the essential oils and therefore some of the turmeric benefits.
The collection of homemade spice tea recipes below are easy-to-make, full of taste, flavour and have a ton of health benefits
Studies done today on the medicinal properties of spices are still turning up new insights on their usefulness to our well-being. Something traditional medicine seems to have known about for many centuries!
Depending on the herbs and spices used, just some of the benefits of brewing a spice or herb tea include...
=They can aid digestion
=Ward off colds and soothe sore throats
=Help promote sleep
=Improve energy and vitality
And much, much more, including possible treatments and preventative properties for some serious medical and health conditions!
Ginger Tea
some of the ginger benefits include:
=It's an effective treatment for morning sickness
=Ginger tea has long been used as a remedy for heartburn
=Gives effective relief against gastro-intestinal problems
=Sip ginger root tea with added honey for flu, cold and sore throat relief
=It contains natural chemicals that can help thin the blood and lower cholesterol levels.
=High in minerals; potassium, manganese, iron, zinc and beta-carotene
=Packed with vitamins A, C, E and B-complex
This tea is made with fresh ginger root, nutmeg and orange. You can make the tea with just the ginger on its own but I think the added nutmeg works well.
Ingredients: (makes 2 cups)
2 cups water
½ inch (2cm) piece of ginger root
½ tsp grated nutmeg
2 tbsp orange juice (preferably fresh)
Honey or agave nectar (optional)
Directions:
Thinly slice or grate the ginger and put in a saucepan with the water and add the nutmeg. Bring to the *boil, simmer for 2-3 minutes then turn off the heat. Add the orange juice and let steep (sit) for 5-10 minutes. Pour through a tea strainer and enjoy!
Add some honey or agave if you like your tea a bit sweeter.
Drinking turmeric tea can ease arthritis pain, reduce acne, and may prevent certain cancers to name just a few.
Medicinally turmeric spice is one of nature’s powerhouse in the world
health benefits of turmeric
Studies show turmeric may have anti-tumour and anti-arthritis properties
Could be effective in the treatment of malaria
May slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by removing plaque build up in the brain.
Helps digestion and protects against ulcers by encouraging the production of gastric juices
It is a natural pain reliever
Recipe For Homemade Turmeric Tea Ingredients: (makes two cups)
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
½ a teaspoon ground ginger
½ a teaspoon ground cinnamon
Squeeze of lemon juice
2 cups of water
Agave nectar or honey (optional)
Directions:
Put the water and ground spices into a saucepan and bring to the *boil. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then let steep (sit) for 5 minutes and pour through a tea strainer. Add lemon juice and agave or honey if you fancy a bit of sweetness.
Verdict! I used the above ingredients to make one cup! And all I can say is it's powerful stuff! It certainly has a kick! The taste wasn't bad, I think the lemon juice certainly helped.
*If using spices for health purposes, I don't boil the spices for long since boiling may destroy some of the essential oils and therefore some of the turmeric benefits.
The collection of homemade spice tea recipes below are easy-to-make, full of taste, flavour and have a ton of health benefits
Studies done today on the medicinal properties of spices are still turning up new insights on their usefulness to our well-being. Something traditional medicine seems to have known about for many centuries!
Depending on the herbs and spices used, just some of the benefits of brewing a spice or herb tea include...
=They can aid digestion
=Ward off colds and soothe sore throats
=Help promote sleep
=Improve energy and vitality
And much, much more, including possible treatments and preventative properties for some serious medical and health conditions!
Ginger Tea
some of the ginger benefits include:
=It's an effective treatment for morning sickness
=Ginger tea has long been used as a remedy for heartburn
=Gives effective relief against gastro-intestinal problems
=Sip ginger root tea with added honey for flu, cold and sore throat relief
=It contains natural chemicals that can help thin the blood and lower cholesterol levels.
=High in minerals; potassium, manganese, iron, zinc and beta-carotene
=Packed with vitamins A, C, E and B-complex
This tea is made with fresh ginger root, nutmeg and orange. You can make the tea with just the ginger on its own but I think the added nutmeg works well.
Ingredients: (makes 2 cups)
2 cups water
½ inch (2cm) piece of ginger root
½ tsp grated nutmeg
2 tbsp orange juice (preferably fresh)
Honey or agave nectar (optional)
Directions:
Thinly slice or grate the ginger and put in a saucepan with the water and add the nutmeg. Bring to the *boil, simmer for 2-3 minutes then turn off the heat. Add the orange juice and let steep (sit) for 5-10 minutes. Pour through a tea strainer and enjoy!
Add some honey or agave if you like your tea a bit sweeter.
