Looking for an anti-inflammatory drink? This Turmeric Iced Tea is for you. It’s healthy, delicious and full of curcumin, an anti-inflammatory compound. Bottom’s up for your health!
This post was updated January 2018.
If you haven’t heard of Turmeric Iced Tea, where have you been?
It contains curcumin which has strong anti-inflammatory properties. According to Dr. Weil, elderly villagers in India who eat this spice every day in their curries, have the lowest rates of Alzheimer’s in the world. If that’s not reason enough to give this Turmeric Iced Tea a try, I’m not sure what is.
I have to admit, I had my doubts about how this would taste – it’s delicious and refreshing. My daughter tried it and gave it a thumbs down, but I’m not surprised. This tea is for mommy. It’s a great treat for a hot day and something a bit different from your everyday iced coffee.
Super simple to throw together. Boil water, add spices and drink up! I love the flavor of turmeric. If you are looking for more ways to get this healthy spice into your diet, try these…
- Carrot, Apple and Turmeric Smoothie
- Sheet Pan Chicken with Turmeric
- Turmeric Rice
- Turmeric Quinoa with Pomegranates and Walnuts
- Golden Milk Ice Cream
- Turmeric Roasted Potatoes with Green Beans
- Life Changing 30 Minute Masala Sauce
- Tropical Turmeric Smoothie Bowl
- Turmeric Rice with Coconut Kale
- Turmeric Bombs
Turmeric Iced Tea
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- juice of 1/2 an orange
- honey to taste
Instructions
- Place two cups of water in a saucepan over high heat. Add turmeric and cinnamon and whisk.
- After boiling, reduce heat and simmer for ten minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- Whisk again and pour over ice. Add orange juice and honey.
- Stir occasionally to keep sediment from sitting on the bottom.
Nutrition
This recipe was adapted from Dr. Weil.
I’m intrigued Karen! I’ll definitely need to give this a try!
I know it’s a little out there but I had to try it since turmeric is so good for you!
I’ve been making turmeric latte, but not ice tea. This ice tea looks and sounds amazing, I will have to try your recipe!
Can’t go wrong with tea!
Um, I haven’t heard of it! So I don’t know where I’ve been either, lol! This is such a beautiful (and healing!) drink! Gorgeous photos!
Sending this recipe to my Mum, she is OBSESSED with turmeric!
That’s one healthy mum you’ve got there Jane!
I STILL haven’t tried tumeric in drinks – I’m not really a hot drink person so have shyed away from Tumeric Lattes. I could TOTALLY get on board with tumeric iced tea though. Thanks for sharing 🙂
So healthy Emma!
Love this! I’m introducing spices to my son and this would be a fantastic way to do it!
I hope he loves it Phi!
Does this call for turmeric root or the powder?
Turmeric powder.
Can i just add tumeric powder in cold water for my ice tea?
Susan, sure you can try that but I’m not sure it will mix together well.
I would suggest you add a pinch of black pepper, without it you are not getting the full benefit of the turmeric. Otherwise it sounds great!