Shellfish 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 but is built from pantry staples you probably already have. Simmering fresh ginger with turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and a pinch of cardamom coaxes out a deeply fragrant concentrate that smells incredible and tastes even better. The maple syrup rounds out the earthy spice with just the right amount of sweetness, while creamy oat milk poured over ice makes the whole thing feel indulgent and café-worthy. Black pepper isn't just there for heat — it actually helps the turmeric do its thing, and you'll notice the gorgeous deep golden color it gives the finished drink. Since every ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass — no hidden additives, no mystery sauces, just clean, bold flavor. It comes together in under 15 minutes and is easy enough to batch ahead, making it a brilliant option for warm afternoons when you want something more interesting than plain iced tea.
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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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