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My grandma’s happy tummy tea is a powerhouse for reducing bloating and supporting digestion! This herbal tea is loaded with all the good stuff–ginger, cinnamon, lemon, cayenne, turmeric, and honey. 🫖 I love to make this recipe after Thanksgiving or anytime I’ve enjoyed a large meal. It helps with bloating and fatigue from all the yummy food. For more of my favorite homemade drinks, try my electrolyte drink for hydration and sleepy girl mocktail for a peaceful night’s sleep.
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Happy Tummy Tea Recipe
My grandma used to make her happy tummy tea on the stove for her kids and grandkids after we enjoyed her meals. I’m so excited to share it with you, and I hope it helps you as much as it has helped my family.
Her happy tummy tea for bloating not only aids digestion but also tastes delicious. It’s warm and comforting–the perfect drink when you’re in the mood for something cozy on a cold night.
🍵 Happy Tummy Tea Ingredients
- Water keeps you hydrated and is the base of this herbal tea recipe.
- Lemon Juice for bright citrus flavor. It contains vitamin C and essential electrolytes, such as potassium, calcium, sodium, and magnesium.
- Ginger: Chopped fresh ginger’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds improve digestion. Plus, it imparts a warm, spiced flavor as it simmers.
- Honey or Maple Syrup provides sweetness. My go-to is manuka or raw honey, but any kind will work.
- Cayenne Pepper contains the compound capsaicin, which stimulates the digestive tract.
- Cinnamon also helps with bloating, and it enhances the tea’s flavor.
- Turmeric has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds that aid digestion.
- Tea: Green or chamomile tea bags are best for soothing stomach pains.
👩🍳 How to Make Happy Tummy Tea
- Combine Everything: Add all the ingredients except tea bags in a small pot. Bring to a simmer and stir until everything is dissolved.
- Simmer: Add the tea bags and simmer for five to 10 minutes.
- Strain: Set a mesh strainer over two mugs or a bowl and pour the mixture over it. Discard the ginger and tea bags.
🎥 Watch me make my homemade happy tummy tea here.
🗒 Substitutions
- 🌶️ Cayenne: If you don’t want any spicy ingredients, use fennel seed instead.
- 🫚 Ginger: If you don’t have fresh ginger, substitute 1/8 teaspoon of dried.
- 🍋 Citrus: Swap lemon with fresh-squeezed orange juice.
🪄 Tips and Tricks
I have all of my favorite tea accessories on Amazon. Did you know I drink a cup of peppermint tea every morning? I even travel with a portable kettle! ✈️
👝 How to Store
You can drink this herbal tea hot or cold.
- 🍵 If you want to drink it hot, I recommend drinking it right after it’s made.
- 🧊 Otherwise, refrigerate it in an airtight container and drink it as iced tea. It’ll last about four days in the fridge.
🤔 Common Questions
Yes, herbal tea, including chamomile, is caffeine-free. However, green tea does have caffeine, so if you’re drinking this tummy tea at night after dinner, opt for chamomile.
There are two types of cinnamon: Ceylon and cassia. Cassia is more commonly found in grocery stores and has a bolder flavor than Ceylon. It also contains more coumarin, a compound that can be toxic in high doses.
Happy Tummy Tea
Equipment
- Small pot
- Mesh strainer
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, omit and replace with fennel seed if needed
- ⅛ teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon turmeric
- 2 green or chamomile tea bags
Instructions
- Add water, lemon, ginger honey, cayenne, cinnamon, and turmeric to a small pot on medium heat.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the spices. Reduce the heat to low, add the tea bags, and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Pour the mixture through a mesh strainer over 2 mugs or a bowl (then pour into 2 mugs).
- Drink hot or cold.