Cashew 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 simmers alongside turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and a whisper of cardamom to build a deeply spiced concentrate that smells incredible and tastes even better. The maple syrup rounds out the earthy bitterness with just the right touch of sweetness, while creamy oat milk brings everything together over a tall glass of ice. Many café-style drinks and spice blends sneak in unexpected ingredients, but this one is made entirely from scratch with a short, straightforward list you can trust. The black pepper is a small but smart addition — it helps the turmeric do its thing and adds a subtle warmth that lingers in the best way. It comes together in under 20 minutes and makes two generous glasses, so it's just as good for sharing as it is for a solo afternoon treat.
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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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