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Turmeric Ginger Tea

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15 min

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10 ingredients or less

One-bowl / one-pot

Budget-friendly
There’s something healing about a warm cup of lemon tea with a ginger kick. This turmeric tea is a simple, repeatable ritual for chilly days and slower mornings, made by simmering thin slices of fresh turmeric and ginger until the water turns a beautiful golden colour. A squeeze of lemon brightens everything up, and a pinch of black pepper is optional, but it can help your body absorb curcumin, the naturally occurring compound in turmeric.

Servings

Total

15 min

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

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What others say

Tamika - Jan. 22, 2026, 11:21 a.m.

This is a new favourite that we will be having regularly!

Firebolt - Jan. 22, 2026, 12:35 a.m.

Unbelievably good! I cooked two batches of the same pieces of ginger and turmeric root (because fresh turmeric is crazy expensive), letting the second batch simmer a few minutes longer, and it worked perfectly. New favourite tea (and it's a tough competition since I drink a lot of tea)!

PUL small logo PUL Team - Jan. 22, 2026, 2:37 p.m.

Such a lovely idea, Firebolt! So honoured that the tea is a favourite too 🥰

Yasmine Marara - Jan. 16, 2026, 11:06 p.m.

So cozy and delicious

Maja Lorković - Jan. 14, 2026, 1:57 p.m.

Can I use honey instead of maple syrup?

PUL small logo PUL Team - Jan. 14, 2026, 4:28 p.m.

Hey Maja! Thanks for the question. Since we only use plant-based products here at PUL, we haven't tested it out, but imagine it would work. We hope you enjoy the tea if you're able to give it a try ☺️

Maja Lorković - Jan. 14, 2026, 4:53 p.m.

Thank you! 🙂

Preethi - Jan. 13, 2026, 7:42 p.m.

Ah, how nice! I've been feeling a lot of queasiness lately and was trying to figure out how to incorporate more ginger into my life 😊

qq -- would it be better to grate the ginger and turmeric? My understanding is that more of the flavor and nutrients get released that way, not entirely sure tho(?)

PUL small logo PUL Team - Jan. 13, 2026, 11:54 p.m.

Aw sorry to hear about the recent queasiness, Preethi! Grating does release more surface area, so the flavour will be stronger and the tea will taste a bit more intense. For this recipe, we've found that thinly slicing works well as well because you don't need to strain. If you’re craving a bolder ginger kick (especially for queasiness), you can totally grate the ginger, though, just use a strainer to catch all the fibers before drinking. And consider adding less if you don't want such a strong flavour, or just add more water if it is too strong in the end. Hope this helps, and you feel better soon 🥰

Preethi - Jan. 14, 2026, 12:06 a.m.

Also curious whether there is any way to freeze this and/or the PUL golden milk recipe in a little shot/ice cube kinda way, so it can be a quick grab and go each day?

PUL small logo PUL Team - Jan. 14, 2026, 12:13 a.m.

Ooohh interesting idea, Preethi! If you give it a try, we’d recommend making a concentrated version of the tea first: simmer the turmeric and ginger a bit longer, strain, and then freeze in ice cube trays, without the lemon or sweetener. When you’re ready, thaw a cube or two, add some water (or milk for golden milk), reheat gently, and then finish with lemon or maple syrup to taste. We’d love to hear how it goes if you test freezing the concentrate! 🫶

Aurora - Jan. 14, 2026, 5:46 p.m.

Would it be possible to slice a batch of turmeric and ginger slices and keep that in the freezer so it’s always ready to throw in a pot? I’ve never tried freezing them and wondering if it would alter the flavour/health benefits?

Julija - Jan. 14, 2026, 6:29 p.m.

Yes, i have a whole ginger in the freezer. Its convenient, because it does not go bad until i use it all. Also, its easier to grate it, when it is frozen