Pecan 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 bought the bottled stuff. Fresh ginger is simmered low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, giving the whole batch a warm, spicy backbone that pairs beautifully with tart lemon juice and the gentle sweetness of maple syrup. Black tea ties it all together with just enough depth to keep things interesting. The result is a pitcher-ready drink that's miles ahead of anything from a store shelf — and every single ingredient is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning required. It's an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that works just as well for a quiet afternoon as it does for a backyard gathering. Serve it over plenty of ice with a few lemon slices and a sprig of mint for a glass 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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