Pescatarian Iced Turmeric Ginger Tea Latte
This golden, spiced 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 staples. Fresh ginger simmers alongside turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and a whisper of cardamom to create a concentrate that's deeply aromatic and beautifully warming — even when served over ice. The maple syrup rounds out the earthy spice with just the right touch of sweetness, and the oat milk adds a creamy, frothy finish that makes every sip feel indulgent. Straining the concentrate through a fine-mesh sieve keeps the texture silky smooth, so you get all the bold flavor without any gritty bits. It's naturally plant-based and completely free of anything fishy or meat-based, making it an effortless fit for anyone eating this way. Serve it in a tall glass over plenty of ice and it's genuinely stunning — the kind of drink you'll want to make on repeat all summer long.
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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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