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.
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 fridge 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 when it comes to making homemade Jamu juice.
Keep reading!
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
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 beverage that can boost the immune system like a tonic. This delicious drink has been used in herbal medicine for centuries all across South Asia. Jamu uses natural ingredients such as fresh turmeric and ginger, black pepper, lime juice, tamarind paste, and lemon juice, depending on the recipe you use.
But my friend's was a simple 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 make replicating these recipes challenging for a Western audience.
So, I made my own version of Bali/Javanese and Indonesian Jamu that's friendly to U.S. shoppers. Plus, you can refrigerate it for up to a week. I highly recommend this Jamu juice recipe if you’re new to Jamu but want something tasty, flexible, and easy to make!
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 flavor preferences.
These are some ingredients that often make an appearance in traditional Jamu tonics.
I created this palate-friendly Jamu as a concentrate. It's fashioned from simple ingredients that can be the base of multiple drinks, from a comforting latte to a summer spritzer.
After I make a jar of this concentrate, I keep it in my refrigerator in a small glass bottle and wholeheartedly enjoy the variety of drinks I can 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 (helps to enhance the absorption and bioavailability of the curcumin in turmeric)
1/2 cup palm sugar or coconut sugar
Indonesian indigenous medicine often calls for these same ingredients due to their health benefits. 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!
Here are some optional add-ons that can add some passion and depth to your Jamu:
Boil four cups of 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.
Remove from heat. At this point, the mixture should taste very earthy, spicy, and grassy, with a mild sweetness to round out the taste and take off the “edge” of the spiciness.
Let the mixture cool and store it in a covered jar in the refrigerator to keep it cold. If you used fresh turmeric or ginger, you may have some leftover pulp, which you can remove by straining the concentrate with a fine mesh sieve.
For this recipe, start with three tablespoons of the aforementioned Jamu Concentrate and blend it with one cup of milk (dairy, soy, oat, almond, etc.) 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 just a little bit of pepper or tamarind.
#3. Ginger Hot Chocolate
Blend a cup of milk, a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa, and a bit of honey, along with a tablespoon of the Jamu Concentrate. 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 Indonesia.
#4. Ginger and Turmeric Tea
To make this ginger and turmeric tea, mix one tablespoon of the Jamu Concentrate with a cup full of hot water. Stir your drink in a glass or blend in a blender for a smoother finish.
Add additional honey to the recipe if desired. Or add lime or tamarind for a tangy kick!
Add one tablespoon of the Jamu 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 with 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!
Benefits of Ginger and Turmeric
Turmeric
Traditional 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 spiciness.
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
A pinch of 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!
The Bottom Line
Jamu has a long history in herbal medicine and traditional healing, with the earliest records of recipes found in the royal courts. Jamu juice was typically made by female family members and community healers in Indonesia, but this calming and flavorful beverage has since made its debut across the globe.
If you want a sip of health without wasting ample time or effort, this Jamu Concentrate recipe will be a lifesaver!
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