Tonics and Teas From My Pantry

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There is a lot going on in this lovely infusion, with the tart lemon and pungent ginger. Turmeric contributes beautiful color, along with its nutritional benefits – it has been shown to have powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant attributes -- and the tiny pinch of cayenne packs a small punch. If you feel a sore throat coming on I highly recommend this tea.

by Martha Rose Shulman

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Breakfast, Brunch, Quick, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Servings

Serves 2

Total time

30 min

Calories / serving

79 kcal

Ingredients (7)

serves

4 slices Meyer lemonmeyer-lemon
1 tablespoon minced gingerginger
2 cloves
1/8 teaspoon turmericturmeric
2 1/2 cups boiling waterwater
2 to 3 teaspoons honey (to taste)honey
Pinch of cayennecayenne

Instructions (1 steps)

01Place the lemon slices, ginger, cloves, and turmeric in a large measuring cup or teapot and pour on the boiling water. Stir in the honey, cover and let steep for 30 minutes. Strain and reheat if desired but do not boil. Just before serving add a tiny pinch of cayenne.

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Rich recipe — supports nutrition-aware planning.