Pescatarian Lemon Ginger Iced Tea
Fresh ginger simmered low and slow gives this iced tea a warmth and depth that store-bought versions simply can't match. Black tea forms the bold backbone, while bright lemon juice and a touch of maple syrup round everything out into something refreshing and just a little complex. The technique is straightforward — steep, strain, chill — but the result tastes like something you'd order at a nice café and immediately wish you could recreate at home. Pouring it over ice with a few lemon slices and a sprig of mint makes it feel genuinely special, whether you're serving guests or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon. It fits naturally into a pescatarian lifestyle since every ingredient is entirely plant-based, with no hidden additives to second-guess. Make a big pitcher and keep it in the fridge — it disappears faster than you'd expect.
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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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