Description
A traditional Indonesian wellness tonic made from fresh turmeric, ginger, and tamarind or lemon — perfect for digestion, inflammation, and daily vitality.
Ingredients
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Simple ingredients — ancient benefits. Traditional Version
- 120 g fresh turmeric root, sliced
- 40–60 g fresh ginger root, sliced
- 3 cups water
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp tamarind paste (or fresh lemon juice)
- 1–2 tbsp honey or coconut sugar
- Enhanced Absorption Version
- 120 g turmeric
- 40 g ginger
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp coconut oil or olive oil (critical for curcumin absorption)
- 1 tbsp honey or coconut sugar
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions

Make Jamu the right way — with absorption in mind. Blend turmeric and ginger with water until thick and bright orange.
- Simmer gently (5–10 min) — do not boil — to soften ginger and activate aromatic compounds.
- Strain using cheesecloth or a fine strainer to remove fibers.
- Off heat, stir in tamarind/lemon, honey, and black pepper.
- Optional: Add coconut oil or olive oil to boost curcumin bioavailability.
- Pour into glass bottles. Refrigerate 3–4 days.
Notes
Always add pepper + fat → without them, curcumin isn’t absorbed. Use fresh turmeric, not powder. Avoid drinking late at night (ginger stimulates digestion).
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage / Wellness Tonic
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indonesian Traditional
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: jamu, turmeric tonic, kunyit asam, Indonesian jamu, wellness drink, herbal juice


