Anti-inflammatory tea

(concentrated version)

This is a good thing to have around on a regular basis because it is part of an anti-inflammatory approach to nutrition but also because it is super effective at helping you feel better when you are recovering from a cold or healing from an injury. 

Because it is so concentrated I add 2 tablespoons to a cup of hot tea.  But you could just drink it straight (tea shooters anyone?) or combine it with other beverages that you enjoy. 

Ingredients: 

1. 1 Tbsp. grated turmeric

2. 1 Tbsp. grated ginger

3. Juice and zest from 1 lemon

4. 1 Tsp. cayenne pepper

5. 1 Tsp ground black pepper

6. 2 cups filtered water

Optional:

1. 1 Tbsp tart cherry juice

2. 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

3. 1 Tbsp. honey

Instructions:

1. Put the first 6 ingredients into a small saucepan and heat it to a very light simmer for about 5 minutes.

2. Strain into a glass storage container (I squish the “pulp” to get all the goodness)

3. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days