Equipment Needed:

• Knife and cutting board

• Blender

• Measuring spoons

• Cheesecloth (or a new pair of stockings for straining)

• Freezer-safe bag/container (for the orange peel)

• Container or jar for storing the strained mixture

Instructions:

1. Prep the Ingredients:

   • Thoroughly wash the ginger and turmeric. Peel the orange, saving the peel in a freezer-safe bag or container for later use in other recipes.

   • Cut the ginger and turmeric into small pieces. Be cautious as turmeric can stain, so use a cutting board if you want to protect your countertops.

   • Peel the orange and cut it into 1/8 pieces.

2. Blend the Ingredients:

   • Add the ginger, turmeric, and orange to the blender.

   • Add lemon juice, honey, paprika, and black pepper.

   • Fill the blender halfway with water, just covering the ingredients. Blend until smooth.

   • If the mixture isn't smooth enough, add more water. The ideal consistency is a liquid that’s slightly thicker than juice but not too watery, like a smoothie. Be mindful that adding more water can dilute the potency of the blend.

3. Strain the Mixture:

   • Strain the blended mixture into a separate container using a cheesecloth or a similar fine mesh strainer.

   • For a clean strain, I used a new pair of stockings I picked up at the supermarket, and it worked perfectly to get a smooth liquid!

4. Store and Use:

   • Store the strained liquid in a clean bottle or jar. You can refrigerate it for future use or consume it right away for its potent benefits.