Cashew 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 bottle at the store. Fresh ginger is simmered low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, building a warm, spicy backbone that plays beautifully against the tartness of real lemon juice. Maple syrup brings just enough sweetness to round everything out without tipping into sugary territory — and you can always dial it up or down to suit your taste. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nut concerns, so there's no label-scanning required. Steep, strain, chill, and pour over a tall glass of ice — it's that simple, and the result looks stunning with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint floating on top. This is the kind of pitcher drink that disappears fast at gatherings, so you might want to make a double batch.

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