Prep and cook time: 20 minutes Serves 4
4 cups water
1 teaspoon organic turmeric powder (or a 3-inch strip fresh turmeric root, peeled)
1 teaspoon organic ginger powder (or a 4-inch strip fresh ginger root, peeled)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
honey or dark-liquid stevia, to taste
lemon slices, or the juice of a full lemon (to taste)
Put water into a small pot and bring to a boil on the stove. Make sure that the water has come to a full boil. Add turmeric and ginger to the boiling water and reduce to simmer for 8 to 10 minutes. This will extract the beneficial compounds from the turmeric and ginger. Remove the pot from the stove. Strain the tea into a cup through a fine-mesh strainer to filter out the particles of turmeric and ginger. Add sweetener and lemon to taste.
Thank you for the recipe for the tea.
You’re so welcome, Pat – enjoy! 🙂
Can I drink this while breastfeeding? How many cups per day would be safe? Minimum cups and maximum cups?
The black pepper is necessary.I will try putting it with the tumeric and ginger boil
Gonna have to give this one a try.
Is black pepper a must/beneficial {or added for spicy taste}?
Thanks for posting!
I make something similar but I use a full whole lemon ground up in my blender run it through a sheve and organic green unprocessed stevia… yummy..
Sounds delicious, Theresa!
I finally made it & it’s absolutely delicious.
You mentioned 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Not seen in the mix, before or after boil??
I make mine super tart. 4 big juicy lemons juiced to the max with stevia drops to taste.
How many cups you should consume in a day? Is there a specific time for more benefits? Moring, empty stomach or night?
Can you use organic lemon juice from a jar vs. fresh lemons. If so, how much?
Hi Rina! Yes, you can use lemon juice from a bottle for this recipe. An average lemon contains 2 Tablespoons of juice.
Can you drink this while pregnant? If so how much per day?
how much of this lemonade do you recommend to drink on the Kick Candida program?
can this be made for everyday us? Make a batch for the week? How long does the freshness last?
Hi Sheilah, This tastes great fresh and will keep in the fridge for up to a week.
When do I add the pepper?
Are you supposed to drink the powdered turmeric or should you try to strain it out? Will turmeric stain your teeth?
Hi Laiken, If you are using powdered turmeric just stir it up before drinking. Straining is not required and we don’t have any reports of it discoloring teeth. Happy sipping!
if using organic powered turmeric and ginger do you still boil & then simmer for 8 to 10 minutes? I guess there would be no reason to strain.
Hi Red, If you want to use ground spices when making this recipe you can skip the boiling and simmering steps and just stir them into warm water and enjoy. Stacey, Team TWJ
This lemonade is very good & refreshing ! Easy to do and drink !
I just tried this with fresh ginger and turmeric powder (all I could find). It does seem to be staining everything it comes into contact with. Question: Is this going to stain my teeth in a big way?!
When does the pepper go in?
We’ve updated the recipe instructions, Heidi, so thank you for posting your comment. You add the black pepper, ginger and turmeric together at the same time. Enjoy!
This sounds yummy! I’m fighting candida and don’t have “dark” stevia. Can I just use regular stevia?
Hi Kimberly, Christa prefers dark liquid stevia, because it is less processed than most other types of stevia and does not contain any unwanted ingredients.
Hi there, I would love to try this recipes but would like to confirm if I need to grate/slice the turmeric and ginger or leave them whole. Also, I assume the black pepper is grounded? Thanks.
I’ve read conflicting views about turmeric and fertility. Would you suggest staying away from it when trying to conceive?
Hi Heather, Using turmeric to slash inflammation and support the liver while trying to conceive was a very beneficial thing Christa used in her private practice and she believes sticking to less than 1 teaspoon a day is fine. Best of luck to you!
Would it be beneficial to add black pepper for greater absorption of the turmeric? of is this not necessary?
Hi Jennifer, Yes! You are correct. Please add 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and thank you for pointing that out. We will make sure to update the recipe.
Turmeric + Black Pepper + Fat = Maximum Absorption
I’m going to try this and add a bit of coconut to this, too 🙂
I’ll let you know how it turns out!
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I am going to try this sounds yummy
It’s yummy hot or cold.
this looks yummy…there is no print button on the options….how do I print it? thank you Christa
Hi Geege, You can email the recipe to yourself and then print it. Enjoy!~Stacey, TWJ Team Member
This is one of my favorite recipes from Gut Thrive in Five with Christa! I double the recipe, use a little extra ginger, and I just love it. I do strain it, but there is always a little bit of “grounds” in the bottom. The same as with tea. I peel the ginger and tumeric and then, just slice into thin slices. I leave it in the pot just a little longer to extract even more flavor without reducing the liquid. Then, just add Stevia and fresh lemon juice as you taste and adjust based on what you like. Mine’s a little different each time! Love, love this stuff over ice in the summer! And, to know it’s good for me, too!
How do you peel fresh turmeric? Such a chore. Could the peel be left on?
Hi Judith, You may use with the peel, however we usually like it with the peel removed, we use the back of a spoon or a vegetable peeler. Enjoy!
I am so happy that I tried this beverage!! However, mine didn’t look as clear as the picture….mine looked more like a dark yellow? Did I do it right?? I am wondering if you put the 4 cups over another 4 cups of ice water to make it cold?? I would like to make a large batch and keep it in the fridge for the week! Can someone help me figure out how to do this!!! Thanks so much! 🙂
Hi Amy! You pretty much can’t mess this recipe up. If your lemonade came out darker it’s probably because you used a little more turmeric which is completely fine. It’s a great idea to make a batch to keep in the fridge and it’s delicious iced as well.:)
Thank you Stacey!! You made my day!
So this how I make my ginger Tumerick lemonade
Are you peel my ginger and my Tumerick with the Tumerick you can just scrub it with a vegetable brush if you choose not to peel it right then put it in a blender and purée the ginger and the Tumerick then strain the purée mix and a jug add cold Fill the drug to about 2/3 then add 1 to 2 lemons , fresh lemon
I then sweeten to Teste
this can last up to a week it is delicious cold
Why Pepper Boosts Turmeric Blood Levels
http://nutritionfacts.org/2015/02/05/why-pepper-boosts-turmeric-blood-levels/
I have been making the tea and taking it regularly for about a month and it has GREATLY improved the eczema on my hands. I use fresh ginger and turmeric, no sweetener and sometimes add lemon juice. There isn’t anything else I can put the improvement in my skin down to. Thank you for the recipe!
This taste like it should be on the naughty food list. SO GOOD!!!
I normally add turmeric powder and ginger root to our smoothies everyday, this sounds great, thanks!
Isn’t turmeric suppose to be taken with a bit of black pepper to help enhance absorption of ?? something ?? I have been adding turmeric powder called Daily Turmeric from Mega Food to my warm water, lemon and raw honey in the mornings but I don’t steep it like this recipe. Is that alright ? I drink 16 oz to really hydrate first thing.
Pepper Boosts Turmeric Blood Levels
http://nutritionfacts.org/2015/02/05/why-pepper-boosts-turmeric-blood-levels/
this is really delicious! easy to make, too. finally something sugar-free to drink that has a lot of flavor 🙂
This recipe is good. I made it with powders and the measurements were perfect. Powders do leave residue even after strained but it works in a pinch when fresh isn’t available.
I added 1 large lemon and liquid Stevia to sweeten
Hey Rebecca!!! This is exactly what mine looked like!!! Did you boil your 4 cups of water with spices and then add 4 more cold cups of water with ice after?? I found that if I didn’t dilute it…..it was just too strong……I would like to make a big batch and keep in the fridge……what do you do??
How long will it take before you start feel relive and how often do you need to drink
Made it with the dry spices. Tastes good!!
Does any one know if by 3 inch strip she means a whole piece if root 3″ long or a 3″ piece sliced off some root? Am trying the dried spice first to see if I like it. Then I figured I would use some fresh root.
Does the turmeric root need to be organic? Our sprouts only has conventional so I’m using the powder for now.
Is agave syrup ok to use as a sweetener?
Agave has been touted as a healthy sweetener. It is not.
Are you supposed to grate the ginger & turmeric or put it in whole?
My Whole Foods doesn’t carry turmeric root. Where do you get it
??
try mexican markets like Fiesta if you have one. Also Sprouts carries it sometimes. You can ask WF’s and sometimes they can get it. Just found some this past Thursday at WF’s. You can also freeze the whole root just like ginger to keep it fresh until ready to use.
Asian markets Curry it.
I have been grating about half an inch of fresh ginger & tumeric into my morning warm lemon (1 whole squeezed) & honey for a few weeks now. I used to put slices into the hot water & let it stand to cool before adding the lemon juice before, but I feel that the grating is better & this way I actually get to digest the ginger & tumeric.
I also have no sense of smell, so also very impaired tastebuds.I realise this may be too much for most people, though it is fine by me. Is this as beneficial as your brewed version?
Karen from Canberra Australia.
Check Zinc level to see if low to improve sense of smell and taste.
Is this something I can make & keep in fridge and drink over a couple days or is it important to drink immediately?
I have a water kettle that I make my teas with. It boils the water and then I steep my teas in a mug with a lid. Would this be sufficient for extraction or must it be done on the stove on simmer? Thanks!
I love how simple this recipe is – the less ingredients, the better.
However, I now have a yellow stain on the counter top from a small spill, and yellow stained coffee mug, and a yellow stained Oxo measuring cup (I needed to replace it with Pyrex anyway).
Did I do something wrong, or is this a pitfall of the tea?
Hi Nancy!
So glad you are enjoying the Turmeric Ginger Lemonade recipe! Thanks for the uplifting comment!
Oh thank you love this drink at night relaxing after supper
So I have started drinking warm water with lemon first thing in the morning- in lieu of any caffeinated beverage. Wondering if this would be even better…or would it be “too much” first thing?
Hi Marjorie,
Thank you for trying our recipe. No, you do not dilute it.
Christa, do you dilute the turmeric ginger lemonade ?
Tumeric and ginger root is pretty expensive, can the roots be used more than once or are they one and done?
No, they are not. Organic versions of both can be purchased for less than $5 in most places. Try ordering online or in powder form if your area over charges for these roots. I personally spend $2 on a whole ginger root the size of my hand and $4.50 on ½ pound of turmeric that lasts for about two weeks without reusing them.
Yes they can be reused. I re-steep them. I don’t boil them as not to cook them and burnout all the nutrients. I pour the water over them and steep for several minutes. I’ll re used the ginger, turmeric and lemons at least 3-4 times before tossing. You’ll taste when the flavor has been exhausted.
Love the recipes but can’t seem to get them to print from my iPad. Any suggestions?
Also, just referred someone to you Christa!
Have you ever tried lacto-fermenting this? I bet it would be amazing.
Hi Emily,
Thank you for trying our recipes. Unfortunately, we do not have that video you had in question on our website. Hopefully the written directions will be sufficient. As always, it is best to try and use the fresh ingredients as opposed to the powder. Aim to drink a cup a day. Enjoy!
What video actually shows her doing this recipe? I can’t find it now. I think she says how much to drink a day. Thanks!! and thanks for sharing all the info you do!!
I made this tea with fresh tumeric and ginger – it was delicious!