Vegan Iced Turmeric Ginger Tea Latte
Golden, warming, and completely plant-based, this iced latte is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself — without sacrificing any flavor. Fresh ginger simmers alongside turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and a whisper of cardamom to build a concentrate that's deeply aromatic and beautifully spiced. The black pepper isn't just there for heat; it actually helps your body absorb the turmeric, which is a smart little detail baked right into the recipe. Maple syrup sweetens everything naturally, and creamy oat milk brings it all together over ice for a drink that's refreshing and rich at the same time. Café-style golden lattes often hide dairy or honey, so making your own at home means you know exactly what's in the glass. It comes together in one small saucepan and a strainer, which makes the cleanup almost as satisfying as the drink itself.
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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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