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A warm golden cinnamon turmeric drink with ginger, cayenne, black pepper, honey, and fresh lemon, served in a clear glass with lemon slices and a few spices nearby.

Spiced Morning Tonic

A bold, warming morning tonic made with cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, cayenne, black pepper, raw honey, and fresh lemon juice. Simple, spicy, and ready in minutes.
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Prep Time 4 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Beverage / Morning Ritual
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz warm water
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • 1 tbsp raw honey
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Equipment

  • Mug, spoon

Method
 

  1. Warm the water until comfortably hot but not boiling.
  2. Stir in cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, cayenne, and black pepper.
  3. Add lemon juice and raw honey; stir until the honey dissolves.
  4. Let sit 1 minute, then sip while warm.

Notes

Adjust cayenne to taste. Best consumed fresh and warm. The flavor grows on most people after a few days. Treat it as a daily ritual rather than a miracle remedy.
Nutrition
Spiced Morning Tonic
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