Lemon Ginger Morning Detox Drink

Name: Lemon Ginger Morning Detox Drink
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups boiling water; 1 organic lemon cut into slices (I like the taste of Meyer lemons best); 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced; 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric; pinch of black pepper or cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons honey (optional)

by Deborah on Jul 23, 2019 (updated Apr 11, 2024) 6 comments

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Lemon Ginger Morning Detox Drink is a great way to start your day! This lemon ginger turmeric tea recipe is slightly spicy and warming with a bright perky lemon flavor.

A white pot filled with lemon ginger tea.

This lemon ginger turmeric tea is made with fresh lemons and ginger, powdered turmeric and a pinch of pepper (either black or cayenne).

Making detox cleanse drinks at home is a healthy habit to start to get into and make part of your daily wellness plan. Detox drinks are used to support the immune system and healthy digestion.

Lemon Ginger Turmeric Tea Recipe

This detox cleanse drink is a great immune boosting tea that’s made with just 6 ingredients. Be sure to use a pot that won’t easily stain because turmeric stains!

Lemons. Use fresh organic lemons for this recipe. Rinse under water and cut them into slices leaving the peels on.
Fresh ginger root. We use fresh ginger root for this recipe
Turmeric. You can use either grated fresh turmeric or powdered.
Black pepper or cayenne pepper. When combined with turmeric, black pepper (or cayenne pepper) may enhance the absorption of curcumin (key compound in turmeric) by up to 2000%. (1)
Water. Use purified or mountain spring water.
Honey (optional). A little honey added to individual cups adds a little sweetness to the warming flavors of this drink.

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How to Make Lemon Ginger Morning Detox Drink

When I make this Lemon Ginger Morning Detox Drink for myself, I’ll pour any leftovers in mason jars to stash in the refrigerator. Then I’ll either reheat it later or drink it chilled throughout the day.

Prep lemons and ginger. With a lemon sitting on a countertop, press down hard with the palm of your hand and roll the lemon back and forth a few times. This helps to break the juice away from the pulp. Slices the lemons and peel and slices the ginger.
Boil water. Bring the water to a boil in a pot.
Steep ingredients. Turn the heat off and add the lemon, ginger, turmeric and pepper and steep for 30 minutes
Strain. Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the liquids and drink at room temperature or reheat (but don’t bring to a boil)
Serve. Serve with a teaspoon or two of honey.

Do I Have To Add Pepper?

You can choose to omit the pepper from this tea, just note that when combined with turmeric, black pepper (or cayenne pepper) may enhance the absorption of curcumin (key compound in turmeric) by up to 2000%

Is It Necessary To Peel The Ginger First?

It’s not necessary to peel the ginger first, but the skin on the ginger may turn your tea a little brown. If you choose not to peel the ginger first, just be sure to rinse the fresh ginger root well before slicing it.

How Long Will This Lemon Ginger Turmeric Tea Last?

This drink can be stored in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for 2-3 days.

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Yield: 2 servings