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These Citrus Ginger Turmeric Ice Cubes and Tea (aka Wellness Shots) are an incredible way to boost your immune system and reset everything in between daily consumption with just a few simple, easy steps!

Citrus Ginger Turmeric Ice Cubes [Vegan]

Serves

12 ice cubes

What Ingredients Do You Need To Make 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)

How To Make Citrus Ginger Turmeric Ice Cubes [Vegan]

Blend Everything Together: 
  1. 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: 

  1. 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.

To Make the Tea:

  1. In your favorite mug, add 2 ice cubes and top with hot boiling water. NOTE: You can add additional sweetener, if desired.
  2. Sip and enjoy!


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    Shanika Graham-White

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    Food Blogger and Recipe Developer, Shanika is a self‑taught cook and baker who has partnered with top brands to create comfort food and sweets with a healthy twist. On her blog, Orchids + Sweet Tea, you will find dairy‑free, gluten‑free, and vegan versions of your old and new favorites!

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