Scent: Warm and subtly sweet. Scented with our signature JUARA fragrance, with notes of lush tropical greens, freesia, bergamot, rose, blooming white jasmine, and a touch of fresh coconut.
Texture: Buttery, whipped, fast-absorbing with a velvety after-feel.
Directions
Can be used daily for maximum benefits.
Warm the desired amount of product in the palm of your hand, and then massage creme gently into the skin until it is fully absorbed.
Apply generously on cleansed skin or any time of day for a boost of moisture.
Recommended Ritual
This Body Creme is the perfect finishing touch following cleansing with JUARA Candlenut Hydrating Shower Gel or Candlenut Bar Soap. You can also layer it with our Candlenut Glow Body Oil or Kartini Body Oil for the ultimate skin pampering protocol.
Ingredients
Candlenut Oil: Moisturizes and softens skin with a non-greasy, velvety feel. Rich in linoleic and linolenic acid, candlenut oil moisturizes and helps mend rough, chapped skin.
Rice Bran Oil: Maintains elasticity. Rich in natural Vitamin E and essential fatty acids, rice bran oil intensely hydrate and help maintain youthful elasticity.
Avocado Oil: Nourishes and calms. Traditionally used in Indonesia, Avocado Oil is richly hydrating and highly soothing.
Illipe Butter: Moisturizes and protects. Provides a cushiony barrier to protect skin from dehydration, hard water, and harsh elements.
All Ingredients: Water/Eau, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Emulsifying Wax NF, Cyclomethicone, Illipe (Shorea stenoptera) Seed Butter, Candlenut (Aleurites moluccana) Oil, Avocado (Persea gratissima) Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Rice Bran (Oryza sativa) Oil, Dimethicone, Carrot (Daucus Carota sativa) Seed Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Fragrance/Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phenypropanol.
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One of the stereotypical "problems" of being a Libra is that we can't make decisions. It's true that I can be somewhat indecisive when it comes to food or beverage. Luckily, there are many types of Indonesian Jamu, each with a unique and comforting taste for all lifestyles and occasions.
Key Takeaways
Stick To The Classics: Traditional Jamu
Love You A Latte Variation: Ginger-Turmeric Latte
Crazy For Cocoa: Ginger Hot Chocolate
Only Cozy Vibes: Ginger-Turmeric Tea
Spicing Up The Holidays: Cranberry Ginger Spritzer
Do you know that friend who always asks the waiter for their recommendation between two completely different types of food on a menu, makes a choice, and then changes their mind again three seconds after the table order has been recapped? ...Yep, that's me!
Needless to say, with preparing every type of food at home these days, my refrigerator just doesn't have the real estate to serve as my multi-option healthy beverage vending machine (I wish). So, I've devised a workaround.
I was chatting with a friend, Vannessa Ong, one of the 4th generation Jamu families in Indonesia, about an Indonesian Jamu juice recipe she developed and has served as an all-around health booster.
Jamu is a traditional Indonesian drink that can boost the immune system like a tonic while using natural ingredients such as fresh turmeric and ginger, black pepper, lime juice, tamarind paste, and lemon juice, depending on the Jamu recipe you use.
But my friend's recipe was a simple and easy-to-make three-ingredient Jamu recipe. Unfortunately, two out of the three ingredients - Temulawak, a cousin of the turmeric plant, and palm sugar - were rather hard to source in the United States. This can pose a serious challenge for those in the United States trying to make authentic traditional Indonesian Jamu.
So, I made my own version of Bali and Indonesian Jamu that's friendly to U.S. shoppers. Plus, it can be stored for up to a week in the fridge. I highly recommend this Jamu juice recipe if you’re new to Jamu but want something fun, flexible, and easy to DIY.
I created this palate-friendly turmeric Jamu as a concentrate - with simple ingredients that can be the base of multiple drinks - from a comforting latte to a summer spritzer.
Jamu Juice Ingredients
The key to optimizing flavors is the proportion of the ingredients to one another. When dealing with spices and herbs, it's much more about balancing the flavor nuances than about wondering whether the ingredient is good for you.
Because, most likely, they already are!
You can't afford to add fillers in a three-ingredient recipe. But with these Jamu juice recipes, you can play with your own sweetness level preferences. Make, store, and enjoy the anti-inflammatory benefits you can derive from this Jamu!
These are some ingredients that often make an appearance in traditional Jamu tonics. Though this recipe only requires three ingredients, feel free to add more depending on what you like and your health goals.
Ginger
Turmeric
Palm sugar
Coconut water
Lemon
Honey
Black pepper
Benefits of Turmeric and Ginger
Turmeric
Traditional turmeric Jamu from Indonesia is perfect for flu season and helps with overall blood health. It contains curcumin, which has medicinal properties that can help ease joint pain, soothe nerves, and lower anxiety. Research shows that it is high in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. It may even lower the chance of heart disease and eliminate body fat due to its anti-carcinogenic effects.
A pretty common question is, "What does turmeric taste like?" This root has an earthy flavor profile with a touch of sweetness. To some, it can be slightly strong and overpowering, but that's why you can add palm sugar or honey to balance out the spice.
Ginger
Ginger root helps digestion, reduces nausea, and contains gingerol, which has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Fresh ginger is energizing and calming without being a sedative. It's great before bed to warm up or calm down. You can even drink some if you're feeling lethargic - odd combo, but nevertheless true!
Palm Sugar
Palm sugar is an unrefined sugar native to Bali with a lower GI (Glycemic Index) than white or brown sugar. It has a delicious, natural caramel flavor and contains minerals and vitamins, including vitamin B.
Black Pepper (Optional)
Black pepper not only adds an additional burst of spice, but it aids in the body's absorption of turmeric, allowing you to soak in the many health benefits of this root!
I made a jar of this concentrate, kept it in my refrigerator in a small glass bottle, and wholeheartedly enjoyed the variety of drinks I could make with it. It's easy to make for beginners and anyone looking to kickstart their wellness journey!
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 15-25 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Ingredients:
4 cups to 5 cups water
1 cup ginger powder
1/3 cup turmeric powder
1/2 tsp black pepper (to enhance the absorption of turmeric)
1/2 cup palm sugar (or coconut sugar)
Add ons:
Many Jamu drink recipes that are indigenous to Indonesia call for these key ingredients. But you are free to choose what you add and what you don't. In fact, let me know which combinations you like the most!
Make Jamu juice concentrate by boiling four cups water in a small saucepan, and add the fresh ground turmeric and ginger powder together. Keep at a simmer or low boil and stir slowly until the turmeric and ginger powder expands, which should be about five to 10 minutes.
You will see the fresh turmeric ginger mixture thicken as the ingredients slowly cook. Add the sugar and pepper and stir for an additional minute or two or until the sugar dissolves.
The mixture should taste very earthy, spicy, and grassy, with a mild sweetness to round out the flavor and take off the “edge” of the spices. Let the mixture cool and store it in a covered jar in the refrigerator to keep it cold.
#2. Ginger-Turmeric Latte
For this recipe, mix one cup of milk (dairy, soy, oat, almond, nut milk bag, etc.) and three tablespoons of the fresh ginger root and fresh turmeric root concentrate in a blender until smooth. Pour into a four-cup glass and drink in these herbs, hot or cold.
Add a little sweetener, such as agave or honey, if desired. And if it's too sweet, try adding a little bit of black pepper or tamarind.
#3. Ginger Hot Chocolate
Mix milk with a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa and honey along with the turmeric and ginger concentrate in a blender until smooth. Pour into a glass and heat up, adding additional honey to the recipe if needed. Drink up!
The chocolate and ginger mask the grassiness of the turmeric and you’ll experience a delicious anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-filled Jamu drink that tastes like an exotically indulgent hot cocoa all the way from Bali or Indonesia.
#4. Ginger-Turmeric Tea
To make this ginger and turmeric tea, mix one tablespoon of the concentrate with a cup full of hot water. Stir your Bali drink in a glass or mix in a blender for a smoother finish.
Add additional honey to the recipe if needed. Or, add lime or tamarind for a tangy kick that will also help you get rid of some extra body fat.
Add one tablespoon of the concentrate to an equal parts mix of cranberry juice and seltzer. Mix in the blender and adjust the proportions to taste.
Add ice to keep it cold, a little bit of lime juice or tamarind to make it more spritz-like, and enjoy your very own Jamu spritzer! This soothing and refreshing drink is the perfect balance of healing and happiness and is perfect for sippin' on a summer day.
To learn more about DIYing your own Jamu drink at home, watch this step-by-step video that outlines the process using traditional methods and natural ingredients!
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