Chestnut Free Chilled Turmeric Ginger Infused Water
This vibrant golden drink is the kind of thing that makes you feel good just looking at it. Fresh turmeric and ginger steep overnight in cold filtered water alongside bright lemon slices and a crack of black pepper, turning the whole pitcher into something deeply fragrant and beautifully colored. The long, slow chill in the refrigerator does all the work — no heat, no fuss, just time letting those bold flavors bloom. A touch of maple syrup is entirely optional, but it rounds out the earthy spice with a gentle sweetness if that's your style. Because this recipe is built entirely from whole roots, citrus, and pantry basics, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass — no packaged blends, no mystery additives. It strains clean and pours over ice like something you'd pay too much for at a wellness café, except you made a whole pitcher at home.
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4 servings
- 8 cups cold filtered water
- 1 piece (about 2 inches) fresh turmeric root, thinly sliced
- 1 piece (about 2 inches) fresh ginger root, thinly sliced
- 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly cracked
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Scrub the turmeric root and ginger root under cold running water. Slice both into thin rounds, about 1/8 inch thick — no need to peel.
- 2
Slice the lemon into thin rounds, about 1/4 inch thick, discarding the end pieces.
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