Fish Free Ginger Lemon Iced Tea
Bright, zingy, and deeply refreshing, this iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you want to sit on a porch and do absolutely nothing for a while. Fresh ginger is simmered until the water turns fragrant and golden, building a warm, spicy backbone that plays beautifully against the tartness of real lemon juice. Maple syrup brings just enough sweetness without tipping into sugary territory, and the brewed black tea ties everything together with a satisfying depth. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass — no sneaky additives, no hidden animal-derived ingredients to track down. It's the kind of recipe that looks and tastes impressive but comes together with minimal effort and a single saucepan. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a lemon slice and a sprig of mint, and it's instantly the most photogenic thing on the table.
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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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