Beef Free Ginger Turmeric Iced Tea
This golden, fragrant iced tea is the kind of drink that feels like self-care in a glass. Fresh ginger simmers low and slow with turmeric, cinnamon, and a crack of black pepper, building a deeply warming base before green tea bags are steeped right into the mix. A touch of honey and a bright squeeze of lemon round everything out into something that's equal parts refreshing and restorative. The whole thing is naturally plant-based from start to finish, so there's zero concern about any animal-derived ingredients sneaking in — just clean, wholesome pantry staples doing all the heavy lifting. Straining the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a beautifully smooth, jewel-toned tea that looks as impressive as it tastes. Make a big pitcher, chill it down, and pour it over ice whenever you need something a little more interesting than plain water.
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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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