Citrus Free Iced Turmeric Ginger Tea Latte
Golden, warming, and completely refreshing over ice, this turmeric ginger tea latte is the kind of drink that feels like a treat without any of the fuss. A short simmer on the stovetop coaxes deep, earthy flavor from fresh ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and black pepper — that small pinch of pepper is actually key, helping the turmeric do its thing. Maple syrup rounds everything out with a gentle sweetness that never tips into cloying territory. Many store-bought golden lattes and wellness drinks sneak in citrus juice or citrus-derived flavorings, so making your own concentrate from scratch means you know exactly what's in the glass. Creamy oat milk poured over ice softens the spice into something smooth and almost dessert-like, with that gorgeous amber color that makes it look far more complicated than it actually is. It comes together in well under half an hour and serves two, making it just as easy to share as it is to keep all to yourself.
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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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