Honey Free Lemon Ginger Iced Tea
Bright, zingy, and refreshing, this iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you've got your life together. Fresh ginger is simmered until the water turns fragrant and golden, giving the whole batch a warm, spicy backbone that pairs beautifully with the tartness of real lemon juice. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener here, which means anyone avoiding bee-derived ingredients can sip freely without scanning labels or second-guessing a thing. The steeping and straining process is simple but intentional — no squeezing the tea bags keeps the flavor clean and smooth rather than bitter. A splash of cold water and fresh lemon juice round everything out before it all chills in the fridge, ready to pour over ice whenever the mood strikes. Garnish with mint and lemon slices if you want to feel fancy, or just drink it straight from the pitcher — no judgment either way.
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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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