Nightshade Free Ginger Lemon Iced Tea
Refreshing, zingy, and naturally free of any nightshade ingredients, this iced tea is the kind of drink that feels like a treat without any of the usual label-reading stress. Fresh ginger gets simmered low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, giving the whole pitcher a warm, spicy backbone that pairs beautifully with bright lemon juice. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, adding a subtle depth that plain sugar just can't match. Every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward — no hidden spice blends, no tomato-based additives, nothing that sneaks peppers or paprika into your glass. It's the kind of homemade drink that's endlessly better than anything bottled, and you can dress it up with fresh mint and lemon slices for a look that's genuinely impressive. Make a big pitcher and keep it cold all week — it only gets better as the flavors settle.
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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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