Cayenne/Ginger/Tumeric Detox Tea

by Dee
(Charleston SC)

Detox Tea Ingredients: 6-inch piece of fresh ginger - 1 teaspoon turmeric - 2 cinnamon sticks - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne - dash of black pepper - spoonful of raw honey - squeeze of lemon

Directions: Peel ginger and slice thinly on the diagonal. Use the side of the knife to smash the ginger (exposing more surface area). Add ginger slices to a saucepan with 6 cups of water and bring to a boil. Turn the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the cinnamon sticks, turmeric, and cayenne. Simmer for another 10 minutes. Strain into a mug. Stir in a spoonful of honey and squeeze of lemon.