Gut Friendly Ginger Lemon Iced Tea
Fresh ginger and bright lemon juice make this iced tea feel like something your gut genuinely thanks you for. The ginger is simmered low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, pulling out all that warming, digestive-friendly goodness before the black tea even enters the picture. Maple syrup keeps things naturally sweetened without any refined sugar, and fresh lemon juice adds a clean, zesty finish that makes every sip feel refreshing rather than heavy. It's the kind of drink that works just as hard as it tastes good — soothing and bright at the same time. Make a pitcher ahead of time, chill it down, and you've got a ready-to-pour option that beats anything sitting in a bottle at the store. Serve it over ice with a few lemon slices and a sprig of mint for a glass that looks as good as it feels.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!