Cinnamon Free Ginger Lemon Iced Tea
Refreshing, zingy, and naturally warming all at once, this iced tea is the kind of drink that feels fancy without requiring much effort. Fresh ginger is simmered low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, creating a deeply aromatic base that carries real depth — no spice blends or flavoring extracts needed. Black tea adds body and a gentle bitterness that balances beautifully against the brightness of fresh lemon juice and the mellow sweetness of maple syrup. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to cinnamon, this recipe is a genuine win because every single ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify — nothing hiding in a spice mix or pre-made syrup. It's the kind of homemade iced tea that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a bottled version. Serve it over a tall glass of ice with a lemon slice and a sprig of mint for a presentation that looks effortlessly put-together.
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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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