This drink is very warming and soothing. The heat of the ginger and black pepper compliment the soothing effect of the tumeric, and the sweetness of the jaggery adds a lovely tone to the whole drink. It feels as though it is a real taste explosion in every mouthful. Spicy, sweet, bitter and pungent all at once. Take it on a cold day to really feel the warmth inside. I use this tea when fasting as curbs my appetite, and really makes me feel as though I have had a meal, and restores my energy when it is flagging.
Anti-inflammatory and warming tea 1 - 2” ginger
pinch black pepper
½ teasp tumeric
lump of jaggery or honey
(add tulsi to this if you have it too)
Boil grated ginger, tumeric and black pepper in 2 mugs water for 5-10 mins, add jaggery or honey to allow it to dissolve., strain and serve. (The photo shows the approximate portions I use for 2 mugs of tea)
very nice! how often do you fast, and for how long? xx
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DeleteI fast for one day a week, mondays is my favourite day to fast, and on tuesday morning, to break it, I ususally have fruit and light food
i find it helps to balance the excesses of the weekend
Hi
DeleteI fast for one day a week, mondays is my favourite day to fast, and on tuesday morning, to break it, I ususally have fruit and light food
i find it helps to balance the excesses of the weekend
I think that sounds like a sound way to go about it:)
DeleteTurmeric and ginger have always been a good soothing element for us and what I did is I searched for another yet effective anti-inflammatory herb, and I found out about this tulsi tea which is found only on India. I think you might try it too.
ReplyDeleteyou can grow tulsi indoors in the UK, I am growing a cutting from a friend who has a big plant,
DeleteIn fact, I modified this recipe from a tulsi tea recipe