Almond Free 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. Fresh ginger simmers with turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and a whisper of cardamom to create a deeply fragrant concentrate that's both warming and bright. Maple syrup rounds out the spice without overpowering it, and once that gorgeous liquid is strained and cooled, it gets poured over ice and creamy oat milk for a drink that's refreshing and a little indulgent all at once. For anyone navigating nut allergies, this recipe is naturally free of tree nuts — the oat milk base keeps things rich and smooth without any almond-derived ingredients sneaking in. The layered pour looks stunning in a tall glass, making it just as fun to photograph as it is to drink. It's an easy, satisfying way to enjoy a coffeehouse-style latte at home, any time of day.
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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
- 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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