Nutmeg Free Lemon Ginger Iced Tea
Bright, zingy, and deeply refreshing, this iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you wonder why you ever bought the bottled stuff. Fresh ginger is simmered low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, giving the whole pitcher a warm, spicy backbone that plays beautifully against the tartness of real lemon juice. Maple syrup brings a gentle, rounded sweetness that ties everything together without tipping into cloying territory. Every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward — no spice blends, no pre-mixed syrups, no hidden seasonings to second-guess. That matters when you're navigating a sensitivity to certain warm spices that tend to sneak into flavored teas and store-bought lemonade hybrids. Strained smooth and chilled until cold, it's gorgeous served over ice with a few lemon slices and a sprig of fresh mint floating on top. Make a big pitcher on a Sunday and you'll be reaching for it all week.
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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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