I love my afternoon Golden Tea time. Turmeric Tea is rich in flavor, nutrition and benefits. Turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant and has a tough brown skin and a beautiful orange flesh. Turmeric has long been used in Chinese and Indian medicine as an anti-inflammatory agent to treat many conditions, such as, bruises, chest pain, colic, jaundice, hormonal difficulties and more. In addition, Turmeric contains a volatile oil known as "Curcumin." Numerous studies have sited that Curcumin's anti-inflammatory effects are comparable to potent drugs as well as over-the-counter anti-inflammatories and unlike these drugs that can have significant toxic effects, Curcumin reportedly produces no toxicity.
Considerations: Turmeric is fat-soluble, meaning that it dissolves in fat. Without fat the active component "Curcumin" has a difficult time being absorbed into the small intestine. This is why I use nutrient-dense whole fat raw milk. I also add black pepper to my tea to enhance the bio-availability of the Curcumin and it's delicious this way.
Golden Tea Recipe
1/4 Teaspoon of Organic Turmeric Powder or Grated Raw Turmeric Root
1/4 Teaspoon of Organic Black Pepper
1 Cup of Raw Milk
1/2 Teaspoon of Raw/Local Honey
Place Turmeric, Pepper and Raw Honey into your cup and pour in hot milk. Stir and Enjoy!