So I know I recently mentioned I’ve started drinking more coffee as part of ‘project get my happy back,’ but not a morning goes by where I don’t sip on this lemon, ginger and turmeric elixir. And it’s not just for mornings you can sip on this caffeine-free tea all day!
I personally like to make this recipe in bulk on Sunday’s and then I store it in a large mason jar in the fridge. Every morning and throughout the day, I mix 1/4 cup of this concentrated tea with 6 oz hot water.
With benefits like removing toxins, increasing antioxidants, enhancing digestion and boosting immunity, why wouldn’t you start your day off with this daily detox lemon, ginger & turmeric tea?!
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Hi Lindsey!
I make mine a little different just because in my journey to decrease inflammation and pain I want the full benefits of the ginerve and turmeric.
I use
1 Gallon water
4 inches ginger just peeled stays whole not cut
1/4 cup turmeric ground
3 juiced lemons and 1/2 cup lemon ju ice
1tsp cayenne
1 1/2 top cinnamon
1/2 cup local honey and truvia if I need more sweetness
I boil 4 inch piece of peeled ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne .
I pour the most of the liquid into my gallon glass container. The rest I put in blender with whole ginger piece, lemon juices .
I I stir that back into gallon jug and add Honey and stevia as needed..
I recently was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and believe this is going to help me with muscle tightness.
I would love to here your thought on the way I prepare mine.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Hi Kimberly! Thanks so much for checking out my recipe and sharing your own spin on this detox tea. I love it and I may just have to give your recipe a try when my next batch runs out. Sounds like another great way to get all the Ginger and Turmeric benefits! Thanks for sharing. –Lindsey
Thanks if you make it let me know if you had to tweak it . My sister in law added fresh pineapple. For natural sweetener instead of honey or stevia
I am so excited that you got back to me.
I am on a quest just to be fit. I can’t let pain take over my life I am fighting like a girl!
Yes, I’m still working on finishing up my batch, but I’ll let you know if I give your’s a try next! And I personally like mine just as is (no sweetener, the lemon adds enough sweetness for me). I love you determination to prioritize your health and fitness!!! xo-Lindsey
Hi i read your post and this detox drink recipe really works..i have been doing this for two weeks now and i have been feeling less lethargic..it also eases my sore throat..it also helps me to maintain my desired weight. I prefer to bring to a boil ginger and cinnamon then add a little zest of lemon and a teaspoon of honey before drinking. I drink twice a day, on an empty stomach and before i sleep..Thanks lindsey!
Leny! I’m so glad you’re loving my detox tea recipe! It’s seriously my cure all whenever I feel a sickness coming on! I love the idea of adding a little lemon zest too! Thanks so much for sharing! xo-Lindsey
Hello,
I was just wondering how long does a batch last in the fridge before it spoils?
Hi Tasha! So sorry for the delay in my response as I was traveling this past weekend, but this will stay good in the fridge for up to 2 weeks {don’t add the fresh lemon to the mix; add 1/2 a fresh lemon right before you’re ready to enjoy}! Hope that helps and I hope you love this detox tea as much as I do! xo-Lindsey
Hi, I was wondering if you can use ground cinnamon instead of the sticks? I really want to try this, but only have ground cinnamon! Thanks!
Hi Patty! Yes, you can absolutely use ground cinnamon for this recipe. I just prefer to use cinnamon sticks so there’s not so many floating particles at the bottom of your tea {with ground turmeric + cayenne + cinnamon there can be a lot of little floaters at the bottom of your drink if you don’t strain it well}. But you can absolutely use ground cinnamon! Enjoy, and I hope you love this tea as much as I do! xo-Lindsey
This is wonderful! The ground cinnamon worked just fine, I used about 1 1/2 teaspoons. It’s a bit more spicy than I usually like, but the more I sip on it, the more satisfying it is! I can see making this a regular habit! Thanks!
Patty! I’m so glad you like it! Yes, feel free to modify as you see fit {decrease cayenne or turmeric if too spicy}. Otherwise I like to dilute mine a bit too with warm water in the morning! It’s the first thing I sip on everyday and I love it! So glad you like the recipe and I hope you make it a daily ritual too! xo-Lindsey
hi – just finding this thread – when is best time to drink? I made a batch today and didnt try any – is before bed or when wake up best?
Hi Melissa! I like to have mine first thing in the morning and sometimes before bed too — really it’s great any time of day! But especially a warm mug in the morning to get things moving in the body! Hope that helps! xo-Lindsey
I was just wondering if you put the lemon in the concentrated recipe or just add the lemon when you drink it every morning? Thanks ☺
Hi Dawn! Great question, make the tea mixture without the lemon and then add 1/2 fresh squeezed lemon to your cup right before enjoying the tea. So I personally make a large batch of the detox tea and then I add 1/4 c of the tea mixture to 4-6 oz hot water + 1/2 squeezed fresh lemon! Hope that helps answer your question! Thanks Dawn! xo-Lindsey
Thank you 🙂 That’s what I did.. sooo delicious!!
Perfect! So glad you love this detox tea recipe as much as I do Dawn! It’s how I start every morning! xo-Lindsey
Great Post! Definitely going to give this a try Linds!!
It’s one of my favs! Have a big batch in the fridge now :)!
Thanks for sharing this Lindsey! I love these kinds of posts. I should incorporate the water warm/lemon drink into my morning routine. Right now, I make pour over coffee and take it with me to the gym. I should probably work this type of drink in more often! xo
Sam
Don’t get me wrong Sam, I love my coffee to {I’m a french-press kind of gal}! But I like hydrating with at least 32 oz of water {1 nalgene} and 8+ oz of a warm lemon water tonic before I have my coffee :)! Give it a shot and let me know what you think! xo-Lindsey
Haha you made me lol so hard! i Typically drink an ACV drink each morning to get the job done (lol) but i would love to try this too! sounds so refreshing!
Glad this gave you a good giggle Rachel! I still my occasional shots of ACV when I know I’m going to be eating lots of raw veggies, but I love starting my mornings off with this warm tonic — sweet and spicy! Let me know what you think if you give it a try!
Girl!! Haha, I felt like you were talking SPECIFICALLY to me with your intro! I take those shots of cider vinegar (and have been for the past 6 months) …and yessss they’re so eye watering!! But this looks amazing!! And so healthy too! Thanks for sharing love!
xoxo Cailee!
Haha! This made me giggle! Seriously I occasionally choke down some ACV shots myself, but I never really like it! However, I do love sipping on this tonic every morning and throughout the day! Give it a try! xo-Lindsey