Dairy Free Iced Turmeric Ginger Tea Latte
Golden, warming, and completely plant-based, this iced latte is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself. A quick stovetop simmer coaxes the best out of fresh ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and black pepper — that pinch of pepper is no accident, as it helps the turmeric really shine. Maple syrup sweetens the concentrate naturally, and once it's strained and cooled, the whole thing comes together over ice with creamy oat milk in minutes. Skipping dairy here is effortless because oat milk brings just enough body and subtle sweetness to balance the bold spice blend without competing with it. The result is a vibrant, café-worthy drink with a gorgeous deep golden color that looks as good as it tastes. It's refreshing enough for a warm afternoon but grounded and cozy enough to feel like a treat any time of day.
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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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