Turkey Free Iced Turmeric Ginger Tea Latte
This golden, spiced iced latte is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself — and it tastes incredible doing it. Fresh ginger simmers with turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and a whisper of cardamom to build a deeply fragrant concentrate that forms the backbone of the whole drink. The black pepper isn't an accident either; it works with the turmeric to make every sip feel intentional and warming, even over ice. Maple syrup rounds out the spice with just enough sweetness, and creamy oat milk brings it all together in a way that feels indulgent without being heavy. Pouring the golden concentrate over cold oat milk and ice creates that gorgeous layered look before you stir it into a rich, sunset-colored glass. This is a completely plant-based, naturally sweetened recipe with no animal products or processed ingredients to second-guess — just a handful of pantry spices and a few simple steps. Whether you're skipping the coffee shop or just craving something a little different, this one is worth making on repeat.
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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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