Today’s yummy turmeric goodness from from a friend who is a chef and an cancer survivor, as well as a wife to a farmer. Lee Newlin and her husband Larry Newlin, own Peaceful River Farms in Chapel Hill, NC. This recipe for “Jamu” tea follows. See their website below the recipe.
AND Happy Turmeric Tuesday!!!!
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Warming “Jamu” (Turmeric Tea) serves 2
Turmeric is an ancient Indian yellow spice used for centuries that has an active ingredient called curcumin. It has significant anti-inflammatory properties as well as a host of other health benefits. Turmeric is also fantastic for digestion and cleansing the liver which is the “filter” for our body.
Whenever we feel pain in joints and muscles or just want to boost our immune system, we make some Jamu or Golden Milk tea just before bedtime. Drinking turmeric tea in the morning and evenings may make all the difference in soothing joint pain. Make sure and add black pepper as it enhances bioavailability of turmeric as well as makes the tea invigorating. The maple syrup sets off the earthy-acridness of the spice enough that the tea is still delicious. Udo’s oil added at the end is full of DHA that helps with inflammation. I use coconut milk because it is full of healthy fats and is so good for you! Turmeric tends to stain anything it comes into contact with, so be careful!
-To your good health, Lee Newlin
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut, flax, almond, hemp, soy milk or filtered water
- ½ teaspoon fresh turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp of freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 slices of fresh ginger
- black pepper (just a pinch)
- 1 tsp of fresh lemon juice
- 4 tsp. maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil or Udo oil (great for joints) (Whole Foods carries both)
Directions
- Gently bring milk just to a simmer and whisk in all the ingredients, except the lemon, sweetener and oil. Let sit for 5 minutes and then remove ginger slices.
- Whisk in the lemon, oil and maple syrup just before serving hot.
- For a frothy and creamy consistency use an emersion blender and blend for 10-15 seconds.
- Stir now and then as you drink so all the good stuff doesn’t settle to the bottom, or top off with hot water as you drink it. We like a few drops of sesame oil and a sprinkle of cinnamon or grated nutmeg on top to finish it off.
