Celery Free Ginger Turmeric Iced Tea
This golden, aromatic iced tea is the kind of drink that looks stunning in a glass and tastes even better than it looks. Fresh ginger simmers low and slow with turmeric, cinnamon, and a crack of black pepper, building a deeply fragrant base before green tea bags are steeped right into the mix. A spoonful of honey smooths out the spice, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens everything up before it hits the fridge to chill. The whole thing is naturally free from any sneaky additives or plant-based fillers that can make store-bought wellness drinks a gamble — every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward. 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. It's also a great make-ahead option since the flavors deepen as it sits, making it even more rewarding the next day.
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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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