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<\/a>“Spring season tea”<\/p>\nDid you know that tiny Island of Okinawa, Japan, boasts one of highest longevity rate in the world? The island belongs to what’s known as “Blue Zones” as explained in THIS article.<\/a><\/p>\n Dr. Weil noted in addition to copious amount of pork consumption and sake, the island’s signature tea is made from “Ukon” or turmeric. Here’s a recipe you can play around with. You can experiment with the ingredients and flavorings to your liking:<\/p>\n Bring three cups of water to a boil. I have also heard of Golden Milk which is essentially replacing Cooca or Cacao powder with Turmeric powder and whisking that into milk for a golden creamy brew.
\nOkinawans drink copious quantities of turmeric tea. Some brew it fresh, but others simply buy cans or powdered instant versions of unsweetened tea from their local stores.
\n<\/a> This is “Autumn season tea”
\nIf you would like to try it, <\/p>\n
\nAdd one teaspoon of ground turmeric and reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes.
\nStrain the tea through a fine sieve into a cup, add honey and\/or lemon to taste.
\nI add a teaspoon of ginger along with the turmeric. Sometimes, I mix with roasted green tea and submerge, salted plum.
\nOf course the ground versions are more convenient, if you could get freshly grated turmeric from fresh roots, that would be even better.
\nI have yet to see one but perhaps I need to check out either health foods store or Asian grocery stores to locate them.<\/p>\n
\nIf there’s time, froth in blender or whip like a latte and sweeten with HONEY:) It’s golden:)<\/p>\n