Gut Friendly Lemon Ginger Iced Tea

Total time50 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time10 min

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Fresh ginger simmered low and slow is the secret weapon here — it infuses the water with a warming, aromatic depth before the tea bags even hit the pot, giving this drink a complexity that goes way beyond your average iced tea. Maple syrup keeps things naturally sweetened without refined sugar, and a generous pour of fresh lemon juice brightens every sip with just the right amount of tang. The combination of ginger and lemon is a classic pairing for a reason: both ingredients are well-loved for their soothing, gut-supportive qualities, making this feel as good as it tastes. Steeping the tea off the heat and skipping the squeeze on the bags keeps the flavor clean and smooth rather than bitter or harsh. It comes together in one saucepan with a short chill in the fridge, and the result is a pitcher of something genuinely refreshing that you'll want to keep stocked all week. Serve it over ice with a few lemon slices and a sprig of mint for a drink that looks as good as it feels going down.

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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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