Mustard Free Ginger Lemon Iced Tea
Refreshing, zingy, and naturally free from any condiment-aisle concerns, this iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting on a porch somewhere warm with nowhere to be. Fresh ginger is simmered low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, giving the whole batch a gentle heat that pairs beautifully with bright lemon juice and the mellow sweetness of maple syrup. Every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward — no spice blends, no bottled dressings, no hidden additives to second-guess. The result is a pitcher of iced tea that's layered and interesting without being complicated. Pouring it over ice and finishing with a lemon slice or a sprig of fresh mint turns a simple homemade drink into something that genuinely looks as good as it tastes. It's the kind of recipe you'll want to keep on rotation all summer long.
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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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