Artificial Food Coloring Free Ginger Turmeric Iced Tea
This golden iced tea is the kind of drink that looks stunning in a glass and tastes even better than it looks. Fresh ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and a pinch of black pepper simmer together until the liquid turns a rich, jewel-toned amber — no dyes, no additives, just real ingredients doing all the work. Green tea adds a gentle depth, while honey and fresh lemon juice round everything out with just the right balance of sweet and bright. For anyone trying to avoid synthetic colorants, this is the kind of recipe that proves you don't need anything artificial to get a gorgeous, vibrant drink. The deep golden hue comes entirely from turmeric and ginger, which means every sip is as clean as it is beautiful. It's refreshing enough for a hot afternoon and interesting enough to serve to guests who will absolutely ask you what's in it.
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4 servings
- 4 cup water
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 3 green tea bags
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For serving
- ice, for serving
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine 3 cups water, the sliced ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and black pepper in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, until the liquid is fragrant and a deep golden color.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the green tea bags and steep for 3 minutes, then remove and discard the bags.
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