Low Sodium Iced Turmeric Ginger Tea Latte
This golden, spiced drink is the kind of thing that looks like it came from a trendy café but comes together in your own kitchen with a handful of pantry staples. Simmering fresh ginger with turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and a whisper of cardamom coaxes out deep, warming flavor — and the maple syrup rounds everything out with just enough natural sweetness. Because the sweetness here comes entirely from maple syrup, there's no need to reach for flavored syrups or pre-made mixes that often sneak in extra sodium. Pouring the cooled concentrate over creamy oat milk and a glass full of ice transforms it into something genuinely refreshing, with that gorgeous amber color swirling through the white milk as you stir. It's a satisfying two-serving recipe that feels indulgent without any of the ingredients you'd rather avoid. Whether you're cutting back on processed foods or just want to know exactly what's going into your cup, this latte delivers bold, complex flavor on your own terms.
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2 servings
For the tea concentrate
- 1 cup water
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- pinch ground cardamom (optional)
To assemble
- 1 cup oat milk
Chef's tipUse the same amount of plain, unsweetened soy milk. - 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, sliced ginger, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, black pepper, and cardamom (if using) in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low and cook for 3 minutes, until the liquid is deep golden and fragrant.
- 2
Remove from the heat and stir in the maple syrup until fully dissolved. Pour the concentrate through a fine-mesh strainer into a heatproof measuring cup or bowl, pressing on the ginger slices to extract all the liquid; discard the solids.
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