Beef Free Iced Turmeric Ginger Tea Latte
Golden, fragrant, and refreshingly cold, this iced latte is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself. Fresh ginger is simmered with turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and a whisper of cardamom to build a deeply spiced concentrate that smells incredible from the moment it hits the pan. Maple syrup rounds out the warmth without any refined sugar, and creamy oat milk brings it all together over a tall glass of ice. The black pepper is not just there for flavor — it actually helps your body absorb the turmeric, so this recipe is working smarter, not harder. It's entirely plant-based and naturally free from any animal products, which means it fits a wide range of eating styles without any substitutions needed. The concentrate can be made ahead and strained, so assembly is effortless when you're ready to pour. Whether you're cutting back on coffee or just craving something vibrant and different, this one is going to earn a permanent spot in your rotation.
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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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