Comments on: What Does Turmeric Taste Like? Nasty or Tasty?

By: Vince

Vince — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 21:39:21 +0000

In reply to Derek Marshall. Black pepper does play a key role in absorption, which is partly why curries are such a good way to get the benefits of turmeric. At the same time, many recipes for turmeric milk and tea contain black pepper for precisely that reason – although it can help with the overall taste of the drink as well.

By: Vince

Vince — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 21:38:55 +0000

In reply to ches.

Aside from the taste, I don’t think there are many drawbacks associated with turmeric, which is always a plus.

Please let me know how you get along with the drinks, I’d love to hear.

On a side note, I agree with you about sweeteners. That’s partly why I recommend raw honey. There are many artificial alternatives out there that are supposed to be better for you. But, whether or not they are is debatable. At least with natural alternatives, we have a good idea of what they do in the body and their long-term impacts.

By: ches

ches — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 10:30:06 +0000

What a most extensive article about this much talked about spice. I must admit I have been totally confused over the last few months by reading various pieces about the benefits and also the drawbacks of tumeric.
Personally, I quite like the taste of it but I am able to tolerate bitter foods perhaps because I consume a lot of water with mineral additives in them which are quite often bitter.
I am going to try some of your drinks, I have a feeling I will enjoy them, knowing my tastes. As for sweetening the drinks, I would prefer to use only natural sweeteners such as honey, pure maple syrup or even the dreaded sucrose. At least sucrose is better than the chemical sweetener aspartame! Thanks for this post. Ches

By: Derek Marshall

Derek Marshall — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 03:30:55 +0000

Hi Vince,

You are absolutely correct Turmeric on its own has a truly ghastly taste. I recently jumped on the turmeric bandwagon due to its reported health properties. It certainly is something you have to mix with something else like ginger (nice and refreshing).

Also adding black ground pepper increases turmeric’s absorption rate by your body by 2000%! apparently and despite it being a very healthy spice it is very difficult for the active compounds to be absorbed by the body!

Currently experimenting with home made turmeric and black pepper tincture!