Emulsifier Free Ginger Turmeric Iced Tea
This golden, fragrant iced tea is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a specialty café but comes together entirely in your own kitchen with nothing but whole spices, fresh ginger, green tea, honey, and lemon. The combination of turmeric, cinnamon, and a pinch of black pepper creates a warmly spiced base that's bright, slightly earthy, and genuinely refreshing once it hits the ice. Because every single ingredient here is a recognizable whole food, there's no need to scan labels for hidden additives or worry about what's lurking in a bottled tea or flavored drink mix. Simmering the spices before steeping the green tea pulls out maximum flavor and gives the liquid that gorgeous deep amber color. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end lifts everything and keeps the finish clean and lively. It's a great make-ahead option — brew it, chill it, and pour 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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