The tablets should contain curcumin and Piperazine, which won't make you cough. I don't take much pepper either. Here in the states Turmeric and Piperazine tablets (a derivative of pepper) aren't very expensive. Tumeric is difficult for the body to absorb but when combined with piperazine your body takes up at least 30% more. https://www.umassmed.edu/nutrition/blog/blog-posts/2019/6/using-black-pepper-to-enhance-the-anti-inflammatory-effects-of-turmeric/

Ancient Indian recipe made new age (Golden Tea) I used to drink this until I discovered Tumeric supplements. https://www.elizabethrider.com/how-to-make-golden-milk-recipe/