MUM’S TURMERIC TEA
A health-giving, nourishing tea, best drunk when you’re feeling a little under the weather and in need of a boost. Makes 2 cups 1½-inch piece of ginger, peeled and grated ¼-inch piece of fresh turmeric, grated, or 1 / 3 teaspoon ground turmeric 2 tablespoons honey (or to taste) juice of 1 lemon Place the ginger and turmeric in a saucepan and add 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then take off the heat and add the honey and lemon juice. Taste, and add more honey if you think it needs it. Pour through a sieve into two mugs, squeezing all of the juices out of the grated ginger, and grated turmeric, if using, with the back of a spoon.
