Immune boosting tonic.
Cook time: 30 mins | Prep time: 10 mins | Makes: 3 liters
Ingredients.
150g turmeric, fresh, roughly chopped
200g ginger, fresh, roughly chopped
1 lemon, sliced
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
Serve:
manuka honey
Method.
1. In a 1. In a 28cm casserole pot add the turmeric, ginger, lemon, peppercorns and apple cider vinegar. Fill the pot up with water.
2. Bring it up to a light simmer. Simmer on low for 30 minutes.
3. Let tonic steep until completely cool or refrigerate overnight and then decanter.
4. Serve tonic with 1:1 ratio of water and 1 teaspoon of manuka honey.
TIP: I buy fresh ginger and turmeric when they are in season and store in the freezer. Grate directly from frozen or cut up after 10 minutes at room temperature.
Turmeric - potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant
Ginger - contains gingerol, which has potent medicinal properties
Lemon - vitamin C and antioxidants
Black peppercorns - vitamins A and C, selenium, beta-carotene
Apple cider vinegar - antimicrobial and antioxidant effects
Manuka Honey - antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
