Traditional Indonesian Jamu is medicine and a delicious drink.

Jamu is the traditional Indonesian medicine that utilizes natural ingredients like roots, herbs, and spices.

It has been practiced in Indonesia for centuries to maintain good health and to treat ailments.

A glass and pitcher filled with Turmeric and Ginger Mocktail..

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I saw it in the markets, at restaurants, and hotels.

Thats where I learned more about this deliciously revitalizing drink.

What Does Jamu Taste Like?

Limes, ginger, turmeric, and honey on a cutting board to show how to make Jamu.

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The flavor of this Jamu recipe is deliciously potent.

What Is Turmeric?

Turmeric is a root in the ginger family originally from South Asia.

Fresh turmeric on a plate to make Homemade Jamu.

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Under its thin brown skin, turmeric is a bright orange-yellow.

Its this color that makes turmeric responsible for curry powders signature hue.

So, take care as you handle it.

Chopped fresh turmeric being put in a blender to show how to make Jamu.

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Feel free to add a pinch of freshly ground black pepper to your jamu!

Lemon will work just as well.

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Pouring a bright yellow turmeric liquid into a pot to show how to make Jamu.

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Pour the mixture into a medium saucepan set over medium high heat and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat so the mixture simmers for about 15 minutes.

Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the honey and lime juice.

Ingredients added to a pot to make Turmeric and Ginger Elixir.

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Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve.

Then pour the strained mixture into a glass bottle or jar and refrigerate until chilled.

Enjoy this drink warm, at room temperature or cold.

Pouring turmeric and ginger mixture through a strainer to make homemade Jamu.

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you’re free to adjust the drink by adding additional still or tonic water.

Serve with or without ice.

Ground turmeric in a strainer with a pot set next to it to make a Tumeric and Ginger Elixir.

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