Turkey Free Ginger Lemon Iced Tea
Bright, zingy, and deeply refreshing, this iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you wonder why you ever bought the bottled stuff. Fresh ginger simmers low and slow to build a warmly spiced base, while real lemon juice cuts through with just the right amount of tartness. Maple syrup sweetens everything naturally, so there's no refined sugar or mystery additives to think twice about. The whole thing comes together with pantry staples and a little patience — just steep, strain, chill, and pour. It's a genuinely clean, plant-based sip that works beautifully for anyone navigating ingredient labels at the store, since every component here is straightforward and easy to verify. Serve it over a tall glass of ice with a lemon slice and a sprig of mint for a presentation that looks far fancier than the effort involved.
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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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