That’s a powerful and healing tea combo you’ve got — packed with antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and digestive-supporting ingredients. Here’s a simple and effective Garlic, Turmeric, Onion, Ginger, Cinnamon & Guava Leaf Tea recipe you can use for both morning energy and post-dinner digestion:
🌿 Healing Morning & After-Dinner Tea Recipe
✅ Ingredients (for 2 cups):
1–2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1/4 small onion (preferably red or white), thinly sliced
1 inch piece fresh ginger 🫚, sliced or grated
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (or 1 inch fresh turmeric root)
1 stick cinnamon (or 1/2 tsp powder)
4–6 guava leaves, fresh or dried (washed well)
2.5 cups water
Optional: lemon juice or honey (added after boiling)
🫖 Instructions:
Prep ingredients: Crush the garlic and slice the onion and ginger. If using fresh turmeric, peel and slice it.
Boil water: In a saucepan, add 2.5 cups of water and bring to a boil.
Add ingredients: Once boiling, add:
Crushed garlic
Sliced onion
Ginger
Turmeric
Cinnamon stick
Guava leaves
Simmer: Reduce heat and let it simmer for 10–15 minutes. The water will reduce slightly and turn golden-brown.
Strain & serve: Strain into cups. Add honey or lemon if desired.
🕰️ When to Drink
☀️ Morning (on an empty stomach) — kickstarts metabolism, cleanses the digestive tract.
🌙 After dinner — aids digestion, reduces bloating, helps with sleep quality.
⚠️ Tips & Notes
Start with small amounts if you’re new to these ingredients, especially garlic and onion in tea.
Fresh guava leaves are best, but dried ones work too (available in herbal shops).
You can store any leftover tea in the fridge and re
heat (avoid boiling it again).