Get Better Tea
I’ve caught some kind of weird viral bronchitis that’s going around (don’t worry in the scheme of illnesses, totally not a big deal) and Payam sent me this recipe. It instantly inspired me and I had to make some STAT. I can’t take any credit for this recipe at all. I just spend a lot of time on pinterest for my job and I’ve been more and more inspired by food photographers lately so when I see beautiful raw ingredients in the sunlight from my kitchen bay window, I can’t help but want to pull out my 50mm lens and try some test shots. Even if it means getting my camera all sticky.
I didn’t have any lemons but we have a lime tree in our front yard that has been making the biggest, juiciest limes ever. It’s kind of a shame that it’s winter and margaritas are not my go to drink anymore. Good thing limes stay fresh on the tree for a very long time.
I sliced up all my citrus with my fancy new knife from that cooking class I took. I chopped up a big piece of raw ginger (because I love it spicy) and pounded it to a rough paste with a mortar and pestle. Then I dumped everything in a bowl with honey and a heaping tablespoon of turmeric. The recipe says to go light on the turmeric because it can be a lot to handle but I didn’t. More spice = better in my eyes. Big chunks of ginger, lime seeds, tons of turmeric…bring it.
Then I slopped my magical concoction in the only jar I have on hand right now, a pickle jar. Good thing it had been through the dishwasher a few times already and didn’t smell like pickles anymore.
Before I put my jar of super tea juice in the refrigerator, I spooned a sloppy spoonful into my favorite clear glass tea mug and poured hot water over it. Mmmmmm…. it smelled good. And tasted pretty good too! I refilled it twice and drank it all down to even munching on the lime and orange rinds at the end. Good stuff!
I don’t know if it will make me feel better in the long term but the aroma therapy and fun of photographing it certainly made me feel better in the short term!
8 Comments
bethany actually
I make that honey/lemon/ginger tea when I have a sore throat! I’ve never added turmeric, though. :) I might have to try it next time. Feel better soon!
Tamara Lang
I keep meaning to come back and tell you that after watching the video with Joon, on Christmas day I was inspired to mix my syrup and whipped cream with my french toast, and she’s right, it tastes just like caramel! Everyone at the table had to try it then. :)
Hope you feel better quickly!
Susan
Your always amazing, great post and beautiful photos too. ?? Feel better dear friend! Xxoo ?
Clownfish
I can’t begin to tell you how much I enjoy each one of these photos! Perfect!
Lynne
Hope you feel better soon Brenda bronchitis is awful. Your post has inspired me to totter out & buy an orange & honey & make my own tea. Matt & I are felled by a cold virus. No lime trees here sadly but we do have an amazingly stocked Indian health food shop.
BeachMama
Looks delicious!! I still swear by a wee splash of rum in my tea and have thankfully been cold free for 22 months!
lynne
I did make my own minus the orange and honey ingredients and it is pretty tasty and zingy. I desperately need something for pep & vim. xx
DeeJay
I’m all over that tea!!! Noms! Love turmeric in my juices too! I make a version of 1/2 a fresh lemon, 1/2 a fresh lime juiced, add to hot water in my mug and add 1/4 tsp turmeric. Stir, drink and feel awake!!