SOOTHING IMMUNITY TEA

1 Orange Slice
1/4 Lemon
7 coin size slices of raw Turmeric root (2 tsp ground turmeric, if you can’t find raw)
5 coin size slices of raw Ginger root ( 1 tsp of ground ginger, if you can’t find raw) 1/4 tsp of Cayenne pepper
A few turns of freshly cracked Black pepper
1 Tb of Honey, raw wildflower and local honey is best. Use more or less depending on your taste.
Garnish with a whole cinnamon stick
Hot Water

Muddle all ingredients in a mug until juice is pressed from citrus and roots are broken up a bit. Pour in hot water. Cover to steep for a few minutes. Remove cover. Breath in the aroma and relax as you enjoy this nurturing cup of love.

**Ginger is among the healthiest (and most delicious) spices on the planet. It has powerful anti-oxident and anti-inflamatory effects. Ginger is the ultimate anti-spasmodic, that can help your muscles and organs relax. Turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory properties and also enhances circulation in the body. It is good for just about every aspect of our well-being. Black Pepper works synergistically with Turmeric to increase the bioavailability of the Curcumin. Lemons and oranges contain highly absorbable Vitamin C as well as an abundance of bioactive calcium which are both critical for the immune system. Lemons are an ideal soother and the juice of an orange is like liquid sunshine both help to calm your energy and improve your mood. Raw honey is a powerful adaptogenic food, supports the immune system, is anti-inflammatory and it enhances the healing benefits of the citrus. Cinnamon has important anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties as well as aids in regulating blood sugar. Drinking warm beverages during cooler months has an added benefit of helping maintain proper hydration for our body.

Drinking warm teas that you have prepared yourself is a wonderful ritual that can help calm your senses and relax your mind. Sitting to enjoy a cup of warm tea gives us pause and a moment to renew our spirit.

Essentially this tea is magic for you... mind, body and soul.