Turmeric
How to take a turmeric shot
There's not much to it, but a few small things make it easier and more enjoyable. Here's when to have your turmeric shot, whether to take it with food and the simple mistakes worth avoiding.
How to take a turmeric shot
Knock it back in one. A turmeric shot is a small, concentrated 60ml drink, meant to be taken like an espresso rather than sipped like a juice. Give the bottle a good shake first, because the root naturally settles, then drink it straight down. That's the whole method.
Everything after that is just preference. Whether you have it first thing, with food or after a workout is up to you and the honest truth is that consistency matters far more than timing. A shot you actually remember to have every day beats a perfectly timed one you forget. Our Turmeric Shots are built for exactly that kind of daily habit.
When is the best time to take it
Most people go for first thing in the morning and it's a sensible default. It's easy to build into a routine, it's hard to forget and having it before your day gets going means you actually do it. If mornings are chaos, tie it to something you already do without fail, like your morning coffee or brushing your teeth, so it becomes automatic.
Plenty of people also have one around exercise, before or after a session. There's no single right answer here and no magic window. Pick the time you're most likely to stick to, because a daily habit is the part that actually counts.
Should you take it with food?
Either works, so go with your stomach. Turmeric shots are strong and a little peppery, so if you find one on a completely empty stomach a bit much, having it with or just after breakfast softens it. If an empty stomach suits you fine, that's fine too. There's no rule here, just what feels comfortable.
A small tip if you find it intense: a glass of water or a bit of food straight after settles the warmth quickly. Some people also like to chase it with a wedge of orange. None of that changes the shot, it just makes the ritual more pleasant.
Simple mistakes to avoid
| Mistake | Do this instead |
|---|---|
| Not shaking the bottle | Shake well first, the root settles at the bottom |
| Sipping it slowly | Drink it in one, it's a shot not a smoothie |
| Having it once and expecting a result | Make it a daily habit, consistency is the point |
| Letting a fresh shot warm up | Keep it chilled, or frozen until the day before |
| Pouring it near a white shirt | Turmeric stains, so mind the splash and rinse the glass |
A shot is food, so keep it simple
There's no perfect protocol to get right, because a turmeric shot is a food, not a supplement or a medicine. Take it in whatever way you'll keep up and treat it as something you enjoy rather than a dose to optimise. If you're on medication, pregnant or managing a condition, turmeric can interact with some medicines, so have a quick word with your GP before making it a daily habit.
Shots to build a habit around
If you want a daily shot that's easy to keep up, here's the range. All cold-pressed from whole root and delivered frozen, or browse the full cold-pressed shots.
Frequently Asked
When is the best time to take a turmeric shot?
Whenever you'll actually remember it, which for most people is first thing in the morning. There's no magic window, so tie it to an existing habit like your morning coffee and take it at the same time each day. Consistency matters more than timing.
Should I take a turmeric shot on an empty stomach?
You can, but you don't have to. Some people like it before breakfast, others find it gentler with or just after food since the shot is strong and a little peppery. Go with whatever sits more comfortably for you.
How do you drink a turmeric shot?
Shake the bottle well, then drink it straight down in one. It's a small concentrated shot, so it's meant to be taken like an espresso rather than sipped. A glass of water after settles the warmth if you find it intense.
How many turmeric shots can I have a day?
One a day is the usual and it's plenty as a simple daily habit. Turmeric is a food, so there's no strict protocol, but if you're on medication, pregnant or managing a condition, check with your GP before making it regular, since turmeric can interact with some medicines.
Can I add a turmeric shot to a drink instead?
You can. Some people stir one into warm water, a juice or a smoothie if they'd rather not take it neat. It's the same shot either way, so do whatever makes it easy to keep up. Just remember it stains, so mind your worktop.
Do I need to keep turmeric shots cold?
Yes. Ours are cold-pressed and frozen to keep them raw, so store them frozen and move a day's shot to the fridge the night before. Drink it chilled rather than letting it sit out and warm up. There's more on this in what is turmeric juice.
The bottom line
Taking a turmeric shot is simple: shake it, drink it in one and do it at a time you'll stick to. With food or without, morning or around a workout, it's all down to preference and the only thing that really matters is making it a habit rather than a one-off. Keep it easy and keep it consistent.
Our Turmeric Shots are the easy place to start and the full turmeric hub has the rest.
Where to buy
Browse the full cold-pressed juice shots range, or go straight to a favourite: Turmeric Shots, Ginger Turmeric, the Ginger & Turmeric Bundle or the Juice Shot Variety Box.
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