Lemongrass, Apple, Turmeric & Lemon Drink

Why people make this drink

Nourilo created this recipe during a period when interest in natural, everyday immune-supporting foods was running high. What makes it appealing is that it draws on ingredients most people either have at home or can find at any supermarket — and the resulting drink is genuinely pleasant to sip. Lemongrass gives a clean, citrusy aroma; apple adds natural sweetness and soluble fibre; fresh turmeric brings the characteristic golden colour and its well-researched curcumin compounds; and lemon peel, which contains bioflavonoids, ties it all together. It is a simple, cheerful drink with a solid nutritional rationale.

Method

1. Wash the lemongrass stalks and slice them thinly.
2. Scrub the apple with a little salt and water to clean off any wax or surface residue. Remove the core and slice into pieces, keeping the skin on.
3. Wash the fresh turmeric well; slice it thinly with the skin on.
4. Slice the lemon thinly, keeping the peel.
5. Place all ingredients in a pot with 1.5 L of water.
6. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 20 minutes, reducing to approximately 900 ml.
7. Stir in a little rock sugar until dissolved. Drink warm.

Nourilo’s Tips

This fragrant drink may also be helpful for muscle tension, cramps, and knee cartilage discomfort. Nourilo suggests drinking about 2 servings per week as a regular wellness habit. If you cannot find fresh turmeric, use 1–2 teaspoons of organic turmeric powder instead.