Nitrate & Nitrite Free Ginger Turmeric Iced Tea
This golden, fragrant iced tea is the kind of drink that feels like it's actually doing something good for you — and honestly, it is. Fresh ginger and ground turmeric simmer together with cinnamon and a pinch of black pepper (which helps activate the turmeric's benefits) before green tea bags are steeped right into the warm, spiced liquid. A drizzle of honey and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice round everything out with just the right balance of sweet and bright. Bottled teas and store-bought wellness drinks are notorious for sneaking in preservatives and additives you'd rather avoid, so making your own means you know exactly what's in every sip. The process is simple — a quick simmer, a short steep, a strain, and then into the fridge to chill — and the result is a deeply colored, beautifully aromatic tea that looks as impressive as it tastes. Pour it over ice with a few lemon slices and you've got a refreshing drink that works just as well for a quiet afternoon as it does for entertaining guests.
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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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