Last Updated on March 22, 2019

This Lemon Turmeric Ginger Tea has so many health benefits that you should be drinking it every morning. My husband & I drink it every morning upon waking on an empty stomach. 

I call it my flu shot in a mug! Read more about the Health Benefits of Turmeric here.

Also, if you end up sick from a cold, flu or cough, check out my recipe for Homemade Cough Syrup.

Drinking this Lemon Turmeric Ginger Tea daily helps me tremendously to get through allergy season! I used to get severe allergy symptoms every spring including sinus infections. Ever since I have been drinking this tea I hardly have any symptoms at all.  I haven’t had a sinus infection in years!

Lemon Juice

-Is rich in Vitamin A & C, Magnesium, Balances blood sugar, Balances PH levels, Helps with weight loss, aids with digestion

Cinnamon

-Helps to lower blood sugar & boosts metabolism

Turmeric

– Anti-Inflammatory (helps with arthritis) reduces pain

Ginger

 – Anti-Inflammatory (helps with arthritis) reduces pain

Coconut Oil

 – Helps boost metabolism & better absorption

Black Pepper

–Turmeric needs black pepper to help your body absorb it

Raw Honey

– Anti-Viral & Anti-Fungal

Cayenne Pepper

-Boosts metabolism, Helps with congestion from cold & flu

Ingredients:

• 1 8-10 oz cup of hot filtered water (I use a Berkey)
• 1 Tbsp. Lemon juice or juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon (optional) 
• 1/2 -1 tsp Turmeric
• 1/2 tsp Ginger
• 1/2 Tbs of Coconut Oil
• 1 dash Black Pepper (Leave out for AIP)
• 1/2 – 1 Tbs. Raw Honey (Leave out for Whole 30 & Keto)
• Dash or two of cayenne pepper – (optional) 

Directions:

• Put all ingredients in Large Cup except water.
• Add Hot Water & Steep for about 5-10 min.
• Drink

Tips:

• Drink this tea 1st thing in the morning on an empty stomach.
• If you want to detox or lose weight, it is suggested to drink before every meal or twice a day.
• It also aids in digestion.
• If doing for inflammation, drink 2-3 times a day or at least morning & before bedtime.
• Add 1 Tbs. of ACV (apple cider vinegar) for even more health benefits. Just make sure it has the mother in it like this one. (Not the Heinz brand)
• For Allergies or Cold & Flu, drink 2-3 cups a day. I double the honey & add Bee Pollen & Vitamin C powder.

Lemon Turmeric Ginger Tea

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Ingredients

• 1 8-10 oz cup of hot water
• 1 Tbsp. Lemon juice or juice of 1/2 lemon. (I use Santa Cruz Organic Pure Lemon Juice)
• 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon (optional)
• 1 tsp Turmeric
• 1/2 tsp Ginger (optional)
• 1/2 Tbs of Coconut Oil
• 1 dash Black Pepper (turmeric needs pepper to be more absorbent)
• 1/2 - 1 Tbs. Raw Honey (or to taste) I only use 1 tsp. (omit if low carb)

Instructions

1. Put all ingredients in Large Cup except water.
2. Add Hot Water & Steep for about 5-10 min.
3. Drink

Notes

*You can also add a dash of cayenne pepper to help boost metabolism.

*You can also add 1 Tbs. of ACV (apple cider vinegar) for even more health benefits. Just make sure it has the mother in it like this one. (Not the Heinz brand)