Rinse fresh turmeric root under running water. Scrub it well with a brush to get rid of any mud deposits. Rinse well and peel it with a spoon or a butter knife. Slice the root.

Optional - heating turmeric enhances the bioavailability. So if you want add the turmeric slices to a pot along with ½ cup water. Boil until the water reduces to half, for about 5 to 7 mins and cool completely.

Add to a blender jar with ¼ cup water and black pepper corn. Blend until smooth.

Place a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and strain the turmeric puree. OR You can also use a cheese cloth. Using a wooden spoon, extract the liquid to the bowl. You will see a lot of smooth turmeric makes through the strainer. Use the leftovers in the strainer in your curry, soups, smoothies etc.

To make the turmeric shots, pour 1½ tablespoons slightly hot water to each shot glass and stir in 2 tablespoons of the liquid turmeric.

Mix well and make sure it is luke warm. If it is cold, you may add little more hot water. Stir in honey until well combined. Consume turmeric shot immediately.

Optionally you may add ⅛ teaspoon avocado oil and 1 tablespoon lemon juice or 1 teaspoon lime juice to each serving. If you prefer orange juice you may add as much as you want.

Pour 1½ to 2 tablespoons luke warm water to each shot glass. Stir in half teaspoon ground turmeric, ⅛ teaspoon freshly crushed black pepper and 1 teaspoon honey.

Stir very well and consume turmeric shots immediately. If you want you can add lemon juice and healthy fats.