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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.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American / Ayurvedic Inspired
Servings 4
Calories 40 kcal

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.
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