1 Tbsp fresh grated turmeric

1 Tbsp fresh grated ginger

1 whole lemon (juiced - 3 Tbsp or 45 ml juice as original recipe is written, plus leftover rind)

Optional: 1-2 tsp maple syrup (optional - can sub stevia or raw honey if not vegan)

Optional: 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional - or cracked black pepper which many readers have commented helps with the bioavailability of the turmeric)

3 cups filtered water