Xanthan Gum 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 simmers with turmeric, cinnamon, and a crack of black pepper until the water turns a deep, jewel-like amber — then green tea bags steep right into that spiced base for a layered, complex flavor. A spoonful of honey and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice round everything out with just the right balance of sweet and bright. Because this recipe is built entirely from whole spices, tea, and pantry staples, there are absolutely no thickeners or stabilizers hiding anywhere in the ingredient list — making it a completely clean, worry-free choice. Many bottled teas and wellness drinks sneak in additives you'd never expect, so brewing your own means you know exactly what's in the glass. Poured over ice with a few lemon slices, it's stunning enough to serve to guests but easy enough to keep a pitcher of 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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