Fish Free Iced Turmeric Ginger Tea Latte
Golden, warming, and completely plant-based, this iced latte is the kind of drink that feels like a treat while actually doing something good for you. Fresh ginger simmers with turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and a whisper of cardamom to create a deeply fragrant concentrate that smells incredible the moment it hits the pan. Maple syrup rounds out the spice with just enough sweetness, and creamy oat milk brings it all together over a glass packed with ice. The black pepper isn't a mistake — it's there to help the turmeric shine, and you'll notice the difference in every sip. This is the kind of recipe that makes you wonder why you ever paid café prices for a golden latte in the first place. It comes together with pantry staples and a quick simmer, making it an easy addition to your weekly routine whether you're sipping it as a morning ritual or an afternoon pick-me-up.
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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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