Mustard Free 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 and ground turmeric simmer together until the water turns a deep, jewel-like amber, and the green tea adds a gentle earthiness that ties everything together beautifully. A touch of honey rounds out the warmth of the spices, while fresh lemon juice brightens the whole thing into something refreshing and surprisingly complex. The black pepper is a small but smart addition — it plays off the turmeric and gives the drink a subtle, lingering depth you won't quite be able to put your finger on. Bottled teas and store-bought wellness drinks can hide all kinds of unexpected ingredients, so brewing your own from scratch means you know exactly what's in every sip. It's easy to make ahead, keeps well in the fridge, and looks stunning poured over ice with a few lemon slices on the side.
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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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