Turmeric Benefits
Turmeric has a peppery, warm and bitter flavor with a mild fragrance similiar of orange and ginger.
Turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant and has a tough brown skin and a deep orange flesh. Turmeric has long been used as a powerful anti-inflammatory in both the Chinese and Indian systems of medicine. Turmeric was traditionally called "Indian saffron" because of its deep yellow-orange color and has been used throughout history as a condiment, healing remedy and textile dye.
Turmeric Tea helps reduce inflammation and pain.
INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons of grated fresh turmeric root, or 1 full teaspoon of ground organic turmeric 4 cups of water Raw Honey and lemon to taste
INSTRUCTIONS: Take 4 cups of water in a pot and boil it. Add the turmeric. Now, simmer for 10 minutes, before straining it. When ready, strain the tea through a mesh strainer, and add the honey to taste.
