MSG Free Ginger Lemon Iced Tea
Bright, zingy, and refreshingly homemade, this iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a bottle off the shelf. Store-bought teas and flavored drinks are notorious for sneaking in additives and flavor enhancers, so brewing your own is the cleanest way to know exactly what's in your glass. Simmering fresh ginger directly in the water coaxes out a warm, slightly spicy depth that you simply can't fake with powders or syrups. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, dissolving smoothly into the brew and adding a gentle, rounded sweetness without any processed ingredients. A generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice ties everything together with a bright citrus punch that makes each sip feel genuinely refreshing. Served over ice with optional lemon slices and mint, it's as pretty as it is satisfying — perfect for a lazy afternoon or whenever you need something cold and clean-tasting.
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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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