Brazil Nut Free Ginger Lemon Iced Tea
Bright, zingy, and deeply refreshing, this homemade iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a bottle at the store. Fresh ginger is simmered until the water turns fragrant and golden, giving the base a gentle warmth that plays beautifully against the tartness of real lemon juice. Maple syrup brings just the right amount of sweetness without tipping into cloying territory, and the whole thing comes together with nothing but clean, whole ingredients you can feel good about. Since every component is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass. Pouring it over ice with a few lemon slices and a sprig of mint makes it feel genuinely special, whether you're serving it at a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon. It's the kind of recipe you'll come back to all summer long.
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4 servings
For the tea
- 6 cup water
- 4 black tea bags
- 1 oz fresh ginger (about a 2-inch piece), peeled and thinly sliced
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
For serving
- ice, for serving
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine 4 cups water and the sliced ginger in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes, until the water is fragrant and lightly golden.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the tea bags and steep for 4 minutes, then remove and discard the tea bags.
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