Turkey Free Ginger Turmeric Iced Tea
This golden, fragrant iced tea is the kind of drink that feels like a wellness ritual and a refreshing treat all at once. Fresh ginger and ground turmeric simmer together until the liquid turns a deep, jewel-like amber, and the addition of green tea, cinnamon, and a crack of black pepper layers in surprising depth. A touch of honey and bright lemon juice round everything out so it's warming and citrusy without being overly sweet. The black pepper is actually doing real work here — it helps the turmeric shine and gives the finished drink a subtle, pleasant kick you won't expect from an iced tea. Everything in this recipe is straightforward pantry and produce-aisle stuff, so there's no hunting for specialty ingredients or worrying about what's hiding in a store-bought bottle. It's naturally free from meat and animal-based broths, making it an effortless fit for anyone navigating poultry-free eating without sacrificing flavor. Pour it over a tall glass of ice with a lemon slice and it's honestly hard to believe something this vibrant came together so simply.
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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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