The best tea in the morning and after dinners Garlic and turmeric and onion and ginger and cinnamon and guava leaf
🛒 What You’ll Need☕
- 2-3 cloves Garlic, smashed 🧄
- 1 small piece Fresh Ginger, sliced or grated 🫚
- 1/2 small Red Onion, sliced 🧅
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder (or fresh turmeric root) 🧡
- 1 stick Cinnamon 🪵
- 2-3 Fresh or dried Guava leaves 🍃
- 2-3 cups Water 💧
- Optional: Fresh lemon juice and raw honey to taste 🍋🍯
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the Aromatics: Clean and slice your ginger and onion. Smash the garlic cloves to release their beneficial oils. 🧄🧅🫚
- Boil: Add the water, ginger, onion, garlic, cinnamon stick, and guava leaves to a small pot. 🍲🔥
- Spice it Up: Stir in the turmeric powder. 🧡🌪️
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer gently for 10–15 minutes. This allows all the nutrients and flavors to infuse deeply into the water. ⏲️🌬️
- Strain: Use a fine-mesh strainer to pour the tea into your favorite mug. ☕✨
- The Finish: Stir in a squeeze of lemon and a teaspoon of honey if you prefer a smoother, sweeter taste. 🍋🍯🤤
- Enjoy: Sip slowly in the morning on an empty stomach or 30 minutes after dinner. 🌅🌙
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The Garlic Secret: Let your smashed garlic sit for 10 minutes before adding it to the boiling water to activate the allicin! 🧄💎
- Flavor Balance: If the onion and garlic flavor is too strong, add an extra cinnamon stick or more ginger to lean into the warming, spicy notes. 🪵🫚🎯
