Carrageenan Free Lemon Ginger Iced Tea

Bright, zingy, and deeply refreshing, this homemade iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a bottled version. Fresh ginger is simmered low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, creating a spiced base that gives every sip a gentle warmth. Black tea bags steep right in that ginger-infused liquid, layering in depth before a squeeze of real lemon juice and a drizzle of maple syrup bring everything into balance. Every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward — no stabilizers, no emulsifiers, none of the additives that sneak into store-bought teas and ready-made drinks. That matters a lot when you're avoiding carrageenan, which shows up in plenty of commercial beverages without much fanfare on the label. A fine-mesh strainer keeps the finished tea silky smooth, and after a quick chill in the fridge it's ready to pour over ice with a few lemon slices and fresh mint if you're feeling fancy. It's the kind of pitcher drink you'll want to keep stocked all week.

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