Turmeric Trick Recipe
A simple, comforting turmeric trick recipe made with turmeric root or powder, black pepper, honey, and lemon juice. Warm, golden, and packed with anti-inflammatory goodness, it’s an easy daily wellness shot to start your day.
Ingredients
- 15 to 20 grams fresh organic turmeric root (or 2 teaspoon organic ground turmeric)
- ¼ cup water
- 6 tablespoon hot water (1 ½ tablespoon per shot)
- ½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns (or crushed)
- 4 teaspoon honey (or adjust to taste)
- ¼ cup lemon juice (or 4 teaspoon lime juice or orange juice)
- ½ to 1 teaspoon cold-pressed avocado oil (or coconut oil or ghee)
Instructions
- Scrub and peel the fresh turmeric root. Slice it thinly.
- (Optional) Simmer turmeric slices in ½ cup water for 5–7 minutes. Cool.
- Add turmeric and ¼ cup water to blender with black pepper. Blend till smooth.
- Strain through fine mesh or cheesecloth to extract juice.
- Pour 1.5 tablespoon hot water into each shot glass.
- Add 2 tablespoon turmeric liquid to each. Stir well.
- Add honey, lemon juice, and a few drops of oil if desired. Mix and sip warm.
Notes
- Don’t drink this on an empty stomach.
- Use organic turmeric only — fresh or ground.
- Avoid cold versions; warm shots help digestion.
- Ground turmeric version: Stir ½ teaspoon turmeric + ⅛ teaspoon pepper + 1 teaspoon honey into warm water.
- Add-ins: ginger, orange juice, or ghee as you like.