There has been a lot in the news lately concerning the remarkable healing properties of turmeric, a free-radical-fighting antioxidant-rich curry spice that has been hailed as a defense against both cancer and Alzheimers. When we found this tasty recipe for a warming, detoxifying ginger-turmeric tea, we had been thrilled: following the holiday season, we figured we could use some detoxing and healing!

Then we tasted it, and had been completely hooked: it’s delicious! Ginger and turmeric combine with citrus and maple syrup to create the excellent blend of healing nutrients. We streamlined the recipe to make it ultra-easy, too:

INGREDIENTS

two cups water
1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
1/2 teaspoon powdered turmeric
1 tablespoon maple syrup
Juice of 1/2 lemon

1. Bring water to a boil, then add powdered herbs. Simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Strain tea into a mug, add maple syrup and lemon, stirring to combine. Drink warm.

Makes 1 serving.