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Golden Turmeric Tonic

A warming, golden decoction built around turmeric and ginger.

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Grounding and warming, good for a slow morning or a chilly afternoon.

Difficulty: Easy Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Yield: 1 cup
Experience: Digestive Comfort Joint & Muscle Comfort
Wellness Goal: Digestive Ease
Preparation Method: Decoction Tea Blend

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Turmeric (Primary)
  • 1 tsp Ginger (Supporting)
  • 2 pods Cardamom (Accent)
  • 1 pinch Black pepper (Absorption aid)
  • Milk or a little fat (Optional — aids absorption)

Instructions

  1. Combine fresh grated turmeric, ginger, and crushed cardamom pods with 8oz water.
  2. Simmer covered, 10 min.
  3. Strain and add a pinch of black pepper or a fat source (milk, ghee) if desired to support absorption.

Storage

Best fresh, not stored

Shelf Life: N/A

Herbs Used

Sources

Sources for the herbs used in this recipe.