Carrageenan Free Ginger Turmeric Iced Tea
This golden, fragrant iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel good from the first sip — warming spices, bright citrus, and a gentle kick from fresh ginger all in one gorgeous glass. Simmering the ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and black pepper together first coaxes out deep, layered flavor before the green tea even enters the picture, and the result is something far more interesting than anything you'd grab off a store shelf. Speaking of store shelves, many bottled teas and ready-to-drink beverages sneak in thickeners and stabilizers — including carrageenan — that have no business being in your cup. Making this at home means every single ingredient is one you chose and can see. The honey dissolves right into the hot liquid for natural sweetness, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens everything up at the end. Poured over ice with a few lemon slices, it's refreshing enough for a hot afternoon but complex enough to feel like a real treat. Once you've made a pitcher, you'll wonder why you ever bought the bottled stuff.
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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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