Ginger and Turmeric Tea

 Ginger & Turmeric Tea

Ingredients:

(for 4 persons)

1/2 inch raw turmeric root

1 inch ginger root

A handful of Tulsi / Holy Basil leaves

A handful of mint leaves

Juice of 1/2 lime

1 tsp honey

250 ml water

Method:

In a saucepan pour the water.

While the water is warming up pound the ginger and turmeric in a mortar and pestle.

When the water starts to boil switch off the gas and add add the tulsi / Holy Basil leaves, crushed ginger and turmeric root in it.

Steep for 2 minutes maximum and then strain the water. Mix in the lime juice and honey.

Pour in glasses and serve immediately.