Caffeine Free Iced Turmeric Ginger Tea Latte
This golden, spiced drink is everything you want on a warm afternoon — cool, creamy, and loaded with warming flavor from fresh ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and a whisper of black pepper. The black pepper isn't just there for heat; it actually helps the turmeric do its thing, and the result is a concentrate so fragrant and deeply colored it looks almost too pretty to drink. Maple syrup sweetens things up naturally, and silky oat milk brings it all together over a big glass of ice. For anyone steering clear of coffee or traditional tea, finding a satisfying cold drink that still feels like a treat can be genuinely tricky — this one delivers that same cozy, café-style experience without a drop of caffeine. Simmering the spices in water first pulls out maximum flavor, and straining the concentrate means every sip is smooth rather than gritty. It comes together in just a few simple steps and makes two glasses, so it's easy to share or save one for later. Refreshing, vibrant, and completely plant-based, this latte is the kind of drink that earns 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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