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Homemade Ginger Turmeric TeaIngredients:4 ~ 6 Tbsp. fresh grated ginger 4 cups water 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon 1/2 tsp. Turmeric Pinch of Cayenne pepper 1/4 cup Lemon juice1/4 cup Lime juice1/2 cup raw honeyDirections: Peel the ginger root with a peeler or with the back of a spoon. (Don't have to peel it, can just wash it).Grate the ginger with a grater/zester. If you slice it, slice it thin and use more. Place the water in a saucepan, add the Ginger, Cinnamon, Cayenne and Turmeric. Bring to a boil, and turn off heat. Put the lid on it and let it steep for 10 minutes. Strain to remove the ginger. Add lemon, lime juice and honey.(I Place lemon/ lime juice and honey in micro for about 20 seconds, remove and stir to mix then add it to the tea and mix).Stir and enjoy! If you want a cold tea, let your tea cool down, store it in the fridge and add ice cubes before serving.I like the tea hot.Notes:Due to its strong anti-inflammatory, anti-parasitic, anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties, ginger is considered to be one of the most powerful foods of the 21st century. Ginger is rich in Vitamin C, magnesium and other minerals which make it extremely beneficial for your overall health. It is well known by its long history of use for improving digestion and immunity, relieving pain and fighting cardiovascular diseases, asthma and many other health issues. A cup of hot ginger tea beats cold in winter more efficiently than any other beverage. Ginger tea offers a great number of health benefits, among which are the following:•Ginger can fight infections and enhance the immune system since it is rich in antioxidants.•it is efficient remedy against virus that causes influenza, colds and cold sores.•due to its warming properties, ginger can improve circulation, as well as oxygen, vitamins and minerals delivery.•ginger can relieve pains, treat sore muscles, cold, flu and headache•ginger tea has ability to reduce the risk of stroke.