Pistachio 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-like amber, and the addition of green tea, cinnamon, and a crack of black pepper layers in warmth and complexity that no store-bought bottle can match. A touch of honey rounds everything out, while fresh lemon juice brightens the whole thing just before it hits the fridge to chill. The result is refreshing, slightly spicy, and just sweet enough — perfect poured over a tall glass of ice on a warm afternoon. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nut concerns, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination stress involved. It's a genuinely wholesome, crowd-pleasing drink that comes together with pantry staples and a little patience.
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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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