If you want to strengthen your immune system naturally, here is a powerful immune boosting turmeric tea recipe that you can try. One of the best ways to prevent viruses during the cold months ahead is by strengthening your immune system, and the best way to do so is by doing adding some natural wellness shots to your diet!

There are so many different immune-boosting tea recipes online that yield amazing results but below is my personal favorite because I find that turmeric has a way of working really fast.

With that being said, I hope you aren’t allergic to any of the ingredients in the recipe below. If you are, do not drink it.

Immune Boosting Turmeric Tea

Turmeric has been used for centuries to treat and cure common skin and health issues. Due to its high anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory qualities, turmeric can help you ward off colds, flu symptoms, and sore throat along with infections. 

Ingredients for 5 servings | Total time: 10 minutes

• Peel of 1 yellow lemon
• 5 cups of water
• 2 inches of ginger root (or 1 teaspoon of ground ginger)
• 2 inches of turmeric root (or 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric)
• tiny pinch of cayenne pepper 
• tiny pinch of black pepper
• 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon of honey

Preparation & Consumption:

Squeeze the lemon juice and set it aside, cut the ginger into thin slices, grate the turmeric root with the skin on. In a large tea kettle, add in the water, turmeric, ginger, lemon peel, and let it boil, lower the heat and simmer for an extra 7 minutes before turning off the heat.

Stir in the cayenne pepper, black pepper, lemon juice and honey and drink 2-3 times per day to help boost your immune system and reduce your cold or flu symptoms.

Benefits This Turmeric Tea

Turmeric – contains an active anti-microbial compound called curcumin, when consumed regularly, curcumin works with natural killer cells to modify your body’s defense system. In simple terms, turmeric helps strengthen the cells responsible for getting rid of viruses and infections.

Ginger – contains anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-viral, properties along with a little bit of vitamin C. Adding ginger to your turmeric tea increases it’s benefits and makes it even stronger in boosting your immune system. 

Lemon juice – has a ton of vitamin C which is essential when it comes to strengthening the immune system and getting rid of viruses. Just 1 medium lemon has 50mg of natural vitamin C, that’s nearly 75% of your daily recommended intake amount.

Lemon peel – also contains a good amount of vitamin C along with antioxidants that helps reduce oxidative stress. Reducing oxidative stress is important because with high levels, you can experience inflammation and tissue damage. 

Black pepper – helps activate the curcumin in turmeric and makes it over 2000% effective.

Cayenne – are very similar to lemon juice when it comes to the amount of vitamin C they contain. Additionally, cayenne pepper contains other essential immune boosting nutrients like vitamin A, improves collagen production, and helps your body absorb iron.

Want More Immune Boosting Tea Recipes?

• Immune Boosting Ginger Tea
• Immune Boosting Tea For Colds, Flu & Sore Throat
• DIY Copycat Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea Recipe

Conclusion

Now you know how to make your very own immune boosting turmeric tea at home to help you strengthen your immune system. If you liked this post or found it helpful in any way, please share it with your friends and also take a moment to follow me on Pinterest for more helpful detox and health tips.