3 Ways to Drink Turmeric (2024)

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Co-authored byDee Dineand Sophia Latorre

Last Updated: August 10, 2021References

Ingredients

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   Brew turmeric into your coffee. Add 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) of powdered turmeric to your coffee grounds before brewing them. You can also add 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) of cinnamon to the grounds to enhance both the flavor and the health benefits, if desired. Then, simply brew your coffee as usual and enjoy.^[2]

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   Add turmeric to warm lemon water. Squeeze the juice from half of a lemon into a mug. Add ¼ to ½ teaspoon (1.25 to 2.50 g) of powdered turmeric to the mug, then fill it with warm water. Sweeten the drink with honey, if desired. Stir the mixture thoroughly, and enjoy.^[3]

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   Make a cup of warm turmeric milk. Turmeric milk, also called golden milk, is served as a health tonic in India. Make your own by warming 1 cup (237 mL) of whole milk and ½ cup (118 mL) of water in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in ½ tsp (2.5 g) of powdered turmeric and boil the mixture for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and blend in a dash of fresh-ground black pepper.

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   Blend turmeric into a smoothie.^[4] Add a pinch of ground turmeric to any smoothie for a nutrition boost. Or blend 2 cups (275 g) of carrots, 1 large ripe banana, 1 cup (140 g) of pineapple, 1/2 cup (120 mL) of carrot juice, 1 1/2 cups (360 mL) of water, 1 cup (240 mL) of almond milk, 1 Tbsp (14.8 g) of lemon juice, 1/2 Tbsp (7.4 g) of fresh ginger, and 1/4 tsp (1.25 g) of powdered turmeric for a refreshing and healthy smoothie.^[5]

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   Mix turmeric into sweet fruit juice. Turmeric tastes best added to sweet juices, like mango or pineapple. Simply stir ½ tsp (2.5 g) of powdered turmeric into your favorite juice or juice blend, like apple, carrot, or white grape juice.^[6]

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   Combine the ingredients in a saucepan. Put 1.5 cups (360 mL) of water, 1 tsp (5 g) of turmeric, 1 tsp (5 g) of cinnamon, 1 tsp (5 g) of fresh ginger, and a pinch each of cloves, nutmeg, and black pepper in a medium saucepan.^[7]

   • The pepper will help your body absorb the turmeric more easily. You don't have to add much, however—a little pinch is fine.^[8]
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   Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Turn the burner to medium-low heat. Don’t allow the mixture to reach a rolling boil; you simply want it to warm, which will help the herbs steep into the water.^[9]

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   Strain the mixture. Turn off the burner. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a mug to ensure only liquid remains. Discard any large pieces that remain in the sieve.^[10]

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   Add honey and milk to taste. A splash of almond milk and a drizzle of honey are the perfect additions to this tea. You could add sugar, coconut milk, or a dash of lemon juice instead, if desired.^[11]

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   Blend turmeric, ginger, and coconut water. Put 2 cups (480 mL) of coconut water, a 2-inch (5.1-cm) knob of fresh turmeric, and a 1-inch (2.54-cm) piece of fresh ginger root into a blender. Blend the ingredients until the turmeric and ginger are well shredded and incorporated into the coconut water.^[12]

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   Strain the liquid. Use a fine mesh sieve to strain the liquid into a jar or glass. Discard any of the shredded turmeric or ginger that gets trapped in the sieve.^[13]

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   Add lemon juice, salt, pepper, and honey to taste. Squeeze a quarter of a lemon over the jar or glass. Add 1/4 tsp (1.25 g) of sea salt, a dash of fresh-ground black pepper, and 1 to 2 Tbsp (14.8 to 29.6 mL) of honey to the container. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until they are well combined.^[14]

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