Cashew Free Ginger Turmeric Iced Tea
This golden, fragrant iced tea is the kind of drink that feels both refreshing and genuinely good for you. Fresh ginger simmers with turmeric, cinnamon, and a crack of black pepper until the water turns a rich, jewel-toned amber — then green tea bags steep right into that spiced base for an extra layer of depth. A touch of honey rounds out the warmth, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the whole thing beautifully. The result is bold, slightly earthy, and just sweet enough to be totally craveable on a hot afternoon. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just straightforward, wholesome brewing. Straining out the ginger and spices gives you a silky-smooth pour that looks stunning over ice with a few lemon slices on the rim. It's the kind of pitcher drink you'll want to keep stocked in the fridge all week.
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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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