Macadamia Free Lemon Ginger Iced Tea

Total time50 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time10 min

4.7

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Bright, zippy, and deeply refreshing, this iced tea layers bold black tea with the warmth of fresh ginger and a squeeze of real lemon juice for a drink that feels far more special than anything you'd pull from a bottle. Maple syrup brings a gentle, rounded sweetness that plays beautifully against the citrus without tipping into cloying territory. The technique of simmering the ginger first is the secret move here — it coaxes out every bit of that spicy, aromatic depth before the tea bags even hit the water. A fine-mesh strainer keeps everything silky smooth, so what lands in your glass is clean, golden, and gorgeous. Served over ice with a few lemon slices and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks like something from a café menu but comes together with almost zero fuss. Every ingredient is straightforward and naturally free from the tree nut concerns that can sneak into flavored drinks and store-bought blends, so you can sip without second-guessing the label.

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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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