Paraben 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 while doing it. Fresh ginger and ground turmeric simmer together until the water turns a deep, jewel-toned amber, and a pinch of black pepper and cinnamon round out the warmth in a way that's complex without being overpowering. Green tea adds a gentle, grassy backbone, while honey and fresh lemon juice bring just enough sweetness and brightness to make the whole thing feel refreshing rather than medicinal. For anyone navigating preservative sensitivities, this recipe is a breath of fresh air — every single ingredient is whole and recognizable, with nothing processed or synthetic in sight. Store-bought flavored teas and bottled drinks can be a minefield of additives and synthetic compounds, so brewing your own from scratch is genuinely the cleanest route. Poured over ice with a few lemon slices, it's the kind of pitcher drink you'll want to keep stocked in the fridge all week.
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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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