Fructose Free Lemon Ginger Iced Tea

Total time50 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time10 min

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Bright, zingy, and deeply refreshing, this iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you want to sit on a porch and do absolutely nothing for a while. Fresh ginger is simmered low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, giving the whole batch a warm, spicy backbone that plays beautifully against the citrus. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener here — a smart swap since it's much lower in free fructose than honey or agave, making it a far friendlier choice for anyone managing fructose sensitivity. The fresh lemon juice adds brightness without going overboard, and because you're squeezing it yourself, there are no hidden additives or high-fructose corn syrup lurking in the mix. Everything gets strained clean, chilled down, and poured over ice for a result that looks and tastes like something from a fancy café. It's endlessly adjustable too — just taste as you go and dial the maple syrup up or down until it's exactly right for you.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the tea

6 cup water
4 black tea bags
1 oz fresh ginger (about a 2-inch piece), peeled and thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
3 tbsp maple syrup, plus more to taste

For serving

ice cubes, for serving
lemon slices, for serving (optional)
fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine 4 cups water and the sliced ginger in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes, until the water is fragrant and lightly golden.
2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the tea bags and steep for 4 minutes, then remove and discard the tea bags. Do not squeeze the bags.

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