Eggless 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 doing it. Fresh ginger simmers with turmeric, cinnamon, and a crack of black pepper until the liquid turns a rich, jewel-like amber that's as beautiful as it is aromatic. 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. Since the whole recipe is built from pantry spices, fresh produce, and tea, there's nothing here to second-guess — no hidden additives, no eggs lurking in unexpected places. The straining step is a small but satisfying move that leaves you with a silky-smooth tea, free of any fibrous bits. Poured over ice with a few lemon slices, it's the kind of homemade drink that makes store-bought bottled teas feel like a serious downgrade.
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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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