Gelatin Free Ginger Lemon Iced Tea
Iced tea sounds simple enough, but plenty of store-bought and restaurant versions sneak in unexpected additives — and some flavored syrups or commercial tea blends can contain surprising extras you'd rather avoid. This version keeps things completely clean, built from nothing but brewed black tea, fresh ginger, maple syrup, and real lemon juice. The ginger is simmered low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, giving the whole drink a warm, spicy backbone that balances beautifully against the bright citrus. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, dissolving smoothly into the brew without any of the ambiguity that comes with processed alternatives. The result is a refreshing, layered drink that tastes far more sophisticated than the effort involved — cool, slightly spicy, and just tart enough to keep you reaching for another glass. Serve it over a big pile of ice with lemon slices and a sprig of mint for a pitcher that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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