The drink is delicious. For those who have questioned the health benefits, just Google the scientific research on turmeric alone. In addition to lowering blood pressure and cholestrol, it also relieves nerve pain. My husband started taking it for a severe sciatica problem. It's now gone! He's recommended it to some of his golf partners for their various nerve pains, and they too have found relief. Many great reports about ginger too. Google them while enjoying your Elixir.

SPICY! Otherwise, it was...interesting. I had to add much more honey and lemon to be able to drink it.

I also was pleasantly surprised on how much I liked this! For those curious about the health benefits:

Hot Water: Serves to stimulate the gastrointestinal tract and peristalsis- aids w/ digestion.
Lemon: High in pectin fiber, which helps fight hunger cravings, also aids in digestion.
Turmeric: Shown to increase liver function
Ginger: Anti-inflammatory properties
Cayenne Pepper: stimulates the digestive tract, increasing the flow of enzyme production and gastric juices.

Originally a friend of mine had taught me a similar recipe that only called for lemon, honey and the cayenne and it was good but lacked flavor for me, THIS however is awesome! I go kinda crazy with the ingredients using more then necessary and make it in large batches, using old bottles to store in the fridge, I also throw all ingredients into a pot (including lemon rind) until water starts steaming, then I strain thru cheesecloth to help with the sediment from spices :D This is a keeper for me

Surprisingly, this is TASTY! Reminds me of a hot apple cider. Be careful with the cayenne...a little goes a long way. I was shocked when I took my first sip because I really like it.

I'm impressed with this recipe, it tastes great. I actually had to replace the tumeric with ground mustard, but it tastes good and has a nice bite to it. I know mustard seed has digestion benefits and supposedly helps prevent gastrointestinal cancers, too. I agree with the others, though. I would like to see how this beverage benefits me overall, especially with a name like elixir.

It is good! I was surprised. I think ginger is good for digestion, and it looks as though turmeric is an anti-inflammatory and has some other healing health benefits as well.

Tasty with a bite! I think it is best when sipped while hot...Not so good once it cools off in my opinion. I would also like to know more of why I am drinking this ...what is it good for? How is it helping me?

I agree totally!
It would be usefull o know if this drink is better for energy boot or night relaxation?
Very tasty though!

I really appreciated how last year you had a little paragraph at the top of each recipe talking about the benefits of the recipe. MISS IT!!! Please consider adding this back in.