Nutmeg Free Ginger Turmeric Iced Tea
This golden, jewel-toned iced tea is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a trendy wellness café but comes together easily on your stovetop. Fresh ginger and ground turmeric simmer together until the water turns a deep, gorgeous amber, building a warm, earthy base that feels both refreshing and grounding. A pinch of cinnamon and black pepper round out the spice profile beautifully — and that tiny bit of pepper actually helps your body absorb the turmeric more effectively. Green tea bags steep right into the hot spiced liquid, adding a subtle grassy note and a gentle caffeine lift. Honey and fresh lemon juice bring everything into balance, cutting through the earthiness with just the right amount of brightness and sweetness. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of the warm baking spice that can sneak into blended teas and store-bought wellness drinks. Pour it over a tall glass of ice on a hot afternoon and it genuinely hits different.
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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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