Barley Free Ginger Turmeric Iced Tea
This golden, fragrant iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself — and it tastes incredible while doing it. Fresh ginger simmers with turmeric, cinnamon, and a crack of black pepper until the liquid turns a deep, jewel-like amber and fills your kitchen with the most warming aroma. Green tea bags steep right into that spiced base, layering in a gentle earthiness before honey and bright lemon juice round everything out into something refreshingly balanced. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, this recipe is naturally worry-free — every ingredient is straightforwardly whole and clean, with zero hidden grain-based additives to second-guess. The straining step keeps the final pour silky smooth, so you get all that bold ginger-turmeric flavor without any gritty texture. Poured over ice with a few lemon slices, it's equally at home as a weekend afternoon treat or a sophisticated alternative to sugary store-bought drinks. Make a big pitcher and keep it in the fridge — it only gets better as it chills.
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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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