Chestnut 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's bold without being overwhelming. Maple syrup rounds out the edges with just enough sweetness, and creamy oat milk brings it all together over a tall glass of ice. The whole thing comes together in one small saucepan with pantry staples, so there's no specialty store run required and no mystery ingredients to second-guess. For anyone navigating tree nut sensitivities, this recipe is naturally in the clear — every component is straightforward and easy to verify. It's the kind of afternoon pick-me-up that feels indulgent but is actually built on nothing but real, whole ingredients you can feel good about.
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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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