Barley Free Iced Turmeric Ginger Tea Latte
Golden, fragrant, and refreshingly cold, this iced latte is the kind of drink that feels like a treat while actually doing something good for you. Fresh ginger simmers alongside turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and a whisper of cardamom to build a concentrate that's deeply spiced and beautifully aromatic. The maple syrup rounds out the heat without overpowering it, and once that golden liquid hits a glass full of ice and creamy oat milk, you've got something that looks as stunning as it tastes. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden grain derivatives sneaking into your cup. It comes together in one small saucepan, strains clean in seconds, and is ready to pour over ice before you know it. This is the kind of homemade coffeehouse drink that makes you wonder why you ever paid six dollars for a version that wasn't half as good.
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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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