Turmeric, Ginger, Cinnamon, Lemon & Raw Honey Drink
A warm, soothing homemade drink combining earthy turmeric, spicy ginger, cinnamon, bright lemon, and naturally sweet raw honey.Makes: 1 serving
Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) hot water
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1–2 teaspoons raw honey, to taste
- Tiny pinch of black pepper, optional
Instructions
1. Prepare the ginger
Finely grate about ½ teaspoon fresh ginger.
Fresh ginger gives the drink a stronger, brighter flavor than powdered ginger.
2. Combine the spices
Add the turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and optional black pepper to a mug.
Pour in the hot water.
Stir well.
3. Let it steep
Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes.
Stir once or twice while it steeps.
4. Add lemon and honey
Let the drink cool slightly so it’s warm rather than extremely hot.
Add the lemon juice and raw honey.
Stir until the honey dissolves.
Don’t add honey to boiling-hot water, especially if you want to preserve its raw qualities.
5. Taste and adjust
For more warmth, add extra ginger.
For more spice, add another pinch of cinnamon.
For a brighter flavor, add another teaspoon of lemon juice.
For additional sweetness, add a little more honey.
Iced Version
Let the mixture cool completely.
Pour over a glass filled with ice.
Add fresh lemon slices and a few thin pieces of ginger.
For a refreshing summer version, add sparkling water after the mixture has cooled.
Creamy Golden Version
For a richer drink, warm:
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup water
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of black pepper
Remove from the heat.
Stir in the lemon juice and honey once it has cooled slightly.
Simple Daily Blend
If you prefer to prepare a small concentrated mixture, combine:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon grated ginger
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- Tiny pinch black pepper
Add ½ cup warm water, stir thoroughly, and drink immediately.
This mixture is quite strong, so adjust the ingredients to your taste.
Flavor tip
The lemon and honey balance the earthy turmeric, while ginger provides warmth and cinnamon adds a gentle sweetness. A tiny amount of black pepper is traditionally paired with turmeric and gives the drink a more pronounced spice profile.
This is a flavorful beverage, but it shouldn’t be considered a treatment or cure for any medical condition.
