Turmeric is a common Indian spice. This yellow-orange spice is a member of the ginger family and native to India and Southeast Asia. It is available there in every kitchen, and people consume it every day in their food. Another possible way of having it is in the form of tea.
People have been using turmeric in food and medicines from ancient times due to its medicinal properties. This golden spice has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and medicinal properties that can treat or prevent several diseases.
These properties of turmeric can benefit us in many ways, and to get them, you can have a turmeric drink. Some of these benefits are given below.
In the end, I will share with you the turmeric tea recipe and turmeric milk tea.
Turmeric tea benefits
1. Boost immunity
We need a robust immunity to prevent ourselves from illness. Even health experts have found that a person with a healthy immune system is less prone to diseases. Thus, to keep the body fit, we need to boost immunity.
Turmeric tea can help you to strengthen your immunity. It has many medicinal compounds, and one of them is Curcumin. It is the most active compound of turmeric and has strong anti-inflammatory properties. Some researches have proved that Curcumin boosts immunity and also prevents it from getting weakened. Try our immunity booster tea!
2. Reduces heart problems
Turmeric tea can improve your heart health. Nowadays, many people are suffering from heart-related problems. Poor blood circulation and high cholesterol increase the risk of heart diseases.
Curcumin regulates blood vessel functioning. It reduces blood pressure and improves blood flow throughout the body. Consequently, the risk of heart attack decreases.
Also, the antioxidant property of turmeric improves cholesterol levels. Many studies have supported its positive effect to improve cardiac health.
3. Weight loss
Another benefit of drinking turmeric tea is that it helps to reduce weight. Curcumin stops the growth of fatty tissues in the body and helps to minimize weight. Besides, turmeric tea improves the digestive system, enhances metabolism, and contributes to weight loss.
Inflammation is also responsible for gaining weight. As turmeric is anti-inflammatory, it decreases inflammation and does not lead you to gain weight. Most people drink turmeric tea to lose weight. We can also save ourselves from being obese with it.
However, there are not many pieces of research done to support this viewpoint.
4. Brain health
Turmeric has proved as a boon for our brain. Some studies have done and revealed that it improves brain function, memory and uplifts mood.
People who take turmeric can also reduce their depression because Curcumin works as an antidepressant. Besides, it is effective for patients who are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. In reality, antioxidants prevent those effects in our body that cause Alzheimer’s disease.
To get the benefits of turmeric, consume it every day in food or drink.
5. Relieve pain
Some of you might feel stiffness and inflammation in joints that cause pain. Curcumin is a potent anti-inflammatory substance that helps to reduce inflammation and relieve your pain.
It is also effective for people with arthritis. Such people experience pain due to excess inflammation in their joints. Drinking turmeric tea might alleviate their problem and ease their pain and swelling.
How to make turmeric tea
Turmeric is less effective when we consume it directly. For better results and absorption in your body, you need to combine it with other spices like ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and black pepper. You can choose any one of these spices with turmeric or can add all in turmeric tea.
Recipe 1
- First of all, put some water in a pan and boil it.
- Add turmeric and ginger/cinnamon/black pepper. ( you can choose either of these ingredients with turmeric)
- Now, simmer the heat for 7-8 minutes.
- Turn off the stove and strain the tea into a cup.
- If you want a sweetener, you can add honey and also lime juice.
Turmeric tea is ready!
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Recipe 2
Here is one more turmeric tea recipe that is also called golden milk. I recommend using non-dairy milk like coconut milk, almond milk, etc. But if you do not have any of these, then you can use cow milk.
- Place a pan on low heat and add milk.
- Now add turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom powder, ginger(optional), coconut oil(optional), and a pinch of black pepper.
- Keep the flame low and stir it with a whisker. It will make some froth and thicken the drink.
- Be careful while stirring the milk. It should not stick with the pan.
- Just keep it hot don’t boil the milk.
- After 5-6 minutes, turn off the gas and serve it with adding some sweetener.
Your turmeric latte or golden milk is ready to enjoy.
You might have this question in your mind: What is the best time to drink turmeric tea?
Well! You can enjoy this drink any time during the day. But for relaxing effect try to take it half an hour before bed. Turmeric tea is appropriate to drink at night.
Bottom line
Like other herbal teas, turmeric tea is safe to use. You can enjoy it anytime during the day. In case you face any complications, I recommend you stop its usage. If you are on any medication, ask for the advice of your doctor before drinking turmeric tea.
