Xanthan Gum Free 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 build a concentrate that's deeply aromatic and beautifully warming — even when served over ice. The black pepper isn't just there for flavor; it works alongside the turmeric in a way that makes every sip feel intentional. Maple syrup rounds out the spice with just enough sweetness, and creamy oat milk poured over a glass of ice turns the whole thing into something genuinely refreshing. Every ingredient here is naturally free of thickeners and stabilizers, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it's clean and straightforward from the first step to the last. Make the concentrate ahead of time, let it cool, and assembly takes about thirty seconds when you're ready to drink.
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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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