How long do these citrus ginger turmeric ice cubes take to freeze?

The ice cubes require a minimum of 5 hours to freeze solid, though the exact time may vary depending on the size of your ice cube molds.

Can I adjust the sweetness of the tea made with these ice cubes?

Yes, the recipe notes that you can add additional sweetener to your tea after preparing it with the ice cubes and hot boiling water, if desired.

What kind of natural sweetener works best for these ice cubes?

The recipe specifically suggests using maple syrup as a natural sweetener, but you can use any natural sweetener you prefer.

Do I need a high-powered blender to make these ice cubes?

Yes, a high-powered blender is recommended to ensure the ginger root and other ingredients are blended until smooth and fully broken down, typically within 1-2 minutes.

Why are orange peels added to the ice cubes?

Small pieces of orange peel are added to each ice cube mold before freezing, contributing additional citrus aroma and flavor to the final tea.

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Citrus Ginger Turmeric Ice Cubes
[Vegan]

Name: Citrus Ginger Turmeric Ice Cubes [Vegan]
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 12 ice cubes
Ingredients: To Make the Ice Cubes:; 2 cups filtered water; 1 ounce ginger root, peeled + chopped; 1 orange, freshly-squeezed; Skin peel of an orange, chopped into small pieces; 1/2 cup natural sweetener (maple syrup works well!); 2 lemons, freshly-squeezed; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; For the Tea:; Hot boiling water; 2 Citrus Ginger Turmeric Ice Cubes (If making smaller ice cubes, you can use twice as much per tea)

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A clear mug filled with steaming hot water and two vibrant yellow Citrus Ginger Turmeric Ice Cubes, garnished with fresh orange slices.

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Ingredients You Need for Citrus Ginger Turmeric Ice Cubes [Vegan]

To Make the Ice Cubes:

2 cups filtered water
1 ounce ginger root, peeled + chopped
1 orange, freshly-squeezed
Skin peel of an orange, chopped into small pieces
1/2 cup natural sweetener (maple syrup works well!)
2 lemons, freshly-squeezed
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Tea:

Hot boiling water
2 Citrus Ginger Turmeric Ice Cubes (If making smaller ice cubes, you can use twice as much per tea)

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How to Prepare Citrus Ginger Turmeric Ice Cubes [Vegan]

Blend Everything Together:

In a high-powered blender, add the water, chopped ginger root, orange juice, lemon juice, turmeric, black pepper, and sweetener, blending until smooth and fully broken down, about 1-2 minutes.

To Make the Ice Cubes:

Pour the blended mixture into ice cube molds, add the small pieces of orange peels to each ice cube mold, and freeze until solid, about 5 hours (minimum), depending on size.