Turmeric Free Coffee Maple Iced Tea
Cold brew and maple-sweetened black tea come together in a drink that looks as good as it tastes — deep, layered, and genuinely refreshing. The maple syrup dissolves right into the hot steeped tea, giving it a rounded, caramel-like sweetness that plays beautifully against the bold bitterness of the coffee concentrate. Pouring the cold brew over the back of a spoon creates that dramatic floating layer, so you get a stunning two-tone glass before you even take a sip. This is the kind of drink that makes an ordinary afternoon feel a little more special, whether you're serving it to guests or just treating yourself. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of anything inflammatory or overly processed — no spice blends, no hidden additives, just tea, coffee, and a touch of pure maple. It comes together with almost no active effort, since most of the work is just chilling time in the fridge. Stir it together right before drinking for a smooth, complex sip, or leave it layered on the table and let people admire it for a moment first.
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2 servings
For the tea
- 2 cups water
- 2 black tea bags (such as english breakfast or assam)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
For the coffee layer
- ½ cup cold-brew coffee concentrate
- ¼ cup cold water, for diluting coffee (optional)
For serving
- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan, then remove from the heat. Add the tea bags and steep for 4–5 minutes, until the tea is deep amber and full-flavored.
- 2
Remove and discard the tea bags. Stir in the maple syrup until fully dissolved. Let the sweetened tea cool to room temperature, then transfer to a pitcher or jar and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, until thoroughly chilled.
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