Mushroom 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 and ground turmeric simmer together until the liquid turns a deep, jewel-like amber, and the addition of cinnamon and black pepper gives it a subtle warmth that lingers in the best way. Green tea brings a gentle earthiness that ties everything together, while honey and fresh lemon juice balance the spice with just the right amount of sweetness and brightness. The whole thing gets strained smooth, chilled, and poured over ice — making it an incredibly satisfying sip on a warm day. For anyone navigating a mushroom-free lifestyle, this recipe is naturally a worry-free win since every single ingredient is clean, plant-based, and easy to verify. It's the kind of homemade drink that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a store-bought bottle in the first place.
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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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