This Indian-inspired beverage recipe serves 2, and is thought to promote vitality while fighting inflammation.

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp fresh grated turmeric (or 1/2 tsp ground, though fresh is best)

1 Tbsp fresh grated ginger (or 1/2 tsp ground, though fresh is best)

1 whole lemon (juiced ~3 Tbsp) 

1-2 tsp maple syrup or stevia

1 pinch cayenne pepper 

3 cups filtered water

Instructions:

To a small saucepan, add turmeric, ginger, lemon juice and leftover lemon rind, maple syrup, cayenne (optional), and filtered water. 

Bring to a simmer (not a boil) over medium to medium-high heat (~3 minutes). Then turn off heat.

Set a small strainer over serving glasses and divide between two mugs.