Turmeric Ginger Tea Bombs (Flu/Cold Tea Bombs)

Turmeric Ginger Tea Bombs are one of the most underrated instant tea recipes to help soothe a cold. Not only are they easy to make, they also help save so much time for when you want a quick relief during the flu season but don’t have the energy to go through the hassle. If you have these immunity cold bombs sitting in the fridge, you can make your instant tea just by dropping one bomb in hot water!

Turmeric vs. Ginger

Turmeric and ginger can taste quite similar if you aren’t a frequent consumer, but they differ in taste and benefits they excel in.

Ginger is a rhizome that originated from ancient China and India and is versatile enough to be used both as a spice and medicine. It is best for menstrual cramps and respiratory, thyroid, and digestive function. It has a warm, spicy, and slightly sweet taste in contrast to turmeric which has an earthy, peppery, and slightly bitter taste. Turmeric on the other hand, also originated from Southeast Asia (India still being the primary producer), and is best for osteoarthritis, regulating cholesterol levels, and even depression.

Benefits of Ginger and Turmeric Tea

Ginger and Turmeric when combined together is just one powerful substance. They share a lot of benefits such as immune function, inflammatory response, cognitive and liver function, microbiome health, metabolic funtion, and minor pain management. Even in taste, they are highly complementary due to their contrasting flavors.

For the convenience of this recipe, we’ll use Sanlo’s instant salabat powder with turmeric from Azius Ventures. Just mix the powder with hot water for an instant concentrated ginger and turmeric mix. Don’t worry, you’ll still get the same benefits like anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties and the same therapeutic value we are looking for for this recipe!

Moreover, adding Tasty Bites wild honey from Flavors of Quezon is a good sweet kick to make this healthy drink more enjoyable!

See full recipe below:

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Tasty Bites wild honey
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 to 1.5 tsp Sanlo instant salabat powder with turmeric
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp echinacea powder (optional)
• 1 tbsp green tea leaves (or 1–2 green tea bags)
• Silicone mold for shaping (small, round molds work best)

Preparation

Directions

• In a small bowl, combine the honey, lemon juice, salabat powder, cinnamon, and echinacea (if using). Mix well until smooth.
• Fill each silicone mold with about 1 teaspoon of the mixture.
• Press the green tea leaves into the top of each mold to fill them completely. If using tea bags, cut them open and use the loose tea leaves.
• Freeze the molds for 1–2 hours, or until solid.
• Transfer the tea bombs into an airtight container and keep them in the freezer until ready to use.
• To prepare: Place one tea bomb in a mug and pour in 1 cup of hot water. Stir until fully dissolved.

Details:

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Freeze Time: 1–2 hours

Total Time: 1–2 hours 10 minutes

Servings: 12 tea bombs