Turmeric Ginger Tea

5 from 1 vote

Turmeric ginger tea is a refreshing Indonesian herbal drink known for its warming flavor and digestive benefits. This traditional jamu is lightly spicy, soothing, and perfect for everyday sipping.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Indonesian

Diet: Gluten Free, Halal

Servings: glasses

Calories: 54kcal

Author: Claudia

Ingredients

1-2 pcs turmeric
30 gr ginger
30 gr tamarind paste
50 gr palm sugar
½ tsp salt
1000 ml water
1 wedge lime
5 pcs mint leaves

Instructions

Finely chop or grate the turmeric and ginger (you can also use a blender). Add them to a pot along with tamarind paste, palm sugar, salt, cinnamon (if using), and water.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, lower the heat and let it simmer until the palm sugar and tamarind fully dissolve. Turn off the heat.
Strain the tea to remove the solids, leaving a smooth, fragrant liquid.
Lightly crush fresh mint leaves in a glass and squeeze in a wedge of lime. Pour in the turmeric ginger tea and serve chilled with ice cubes.

Notes

Wear gloves when handling turmeric - Fresh turmeric stains hands, cutting boards, and counters very easily. Wearing gloves will save you a lot of scrubbing later.
Grate or blend for better flavor extraction - Finely chopping, grating, or blending the turmeric and ginger helps release more flavor into the tea.
Adjust the spice level to taste - Use more ginger for a stronger, warming kick, or reduce it for a milder tea.
Don’t oversweeten - This tea is meant to be lightly sweet. Start with less palm sugar and adjust after straining if needed.
Strain well for a smooth finish - Straining the tea thoroughly removes fibrous bits and gives you a cleaner, more enjoyable drink.

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