Rice Free Ginger Turmeric Iced Tea
This golden, fragrant iced tea is the kind of drink that feels both refreshing and genuinely good for you. Fresh ginger simmers with turmeric, cinnamon, and a crack of black pepper until the liquid turns a deep, jewel-like amber — then green tea bags steep right into that spiced base for a layered, complex flavor you won't find in any bottled version. A touch of honey rounds out the warmth, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the whole thing before it hits the fridge to chill. Naturally free of grains and starches, this is a beverage you can pour without a second thought about hidden fillers or thickeners that sometimes sneak into packaged teas and drink mixes. The straining step is key — it pulls out every bit of flavor from the ginger while leaving you with a silky-smooth, crystal-clear tea. Poured over ice with a few lemon slices, it's stunning enough to serve to guests but easy enough to make on a quiet afternoon just for yourself.
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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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