Yeast Free Ginger Turmeric Iced Tea
This golden, aromatic 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, while cinnamon and a pinch of black pepper add warmth and depth that you just don't get from a store-bought bottle. Green tea brings a gentle, grassy note that ties everything together beautifully. Honey and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice round out the flavor with just the right balance of sweet and bright. Because this recipe skips any fermented or leavening ingredients entirely, it's a naturally straightforward choice for anyone avoiding yeast — no label-reading anxiety required. Poured over ice with a few lemon slices, it's stunning enough to serve to guests but easy enough to batch-make for the whole 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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