Gut Friendly Iced Turmeric Ginger Tea Latte
This golden, chilled drink is the kind of thing that looks like it came from a trendy café but comes together in your own kitchen with a handful of pantry spices. Fresh ginger and ground turmeric are the stars here — both well-regarded for their digestive and anti-inflammatory properties — and simmering them together draws out every bit of their warm, earthy depth. A pinch of black pepper is a smart addition, since it's known to enhance the absorption of turmeric's active compounds, making this more than just a pretty drink. Creamy oat milk softens the bold spice concentrate beautifully, and maple syrup adds just enough sweetness without overwhelming the natural heat of the ginger. The result is refreshing, slightly spicy, and deeply satisfying over ice. It's a genuinely gentle choice for anyone trying to support their gut without sacrificing flavor, and it comes together with almost no effort at all.
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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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