Seed Oil Free Lemon Ginger Iced Tea
Bright, zippy, and genuinely refreshing, this iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a bottled version. Fresh ginger is simmered low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, giving the whole thing a warming depth that balances beautifully against the tartness of real lemon juice. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, keeping everything clean and free from the refined additives that sneak into so many commercial beverages. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from industrial seed oils — no hidden fillers, no mystery extracts, just tea, citrus, ginger, and a touch of natural sweetness. The process is simple enough to become a weekly ritual: brew, strain, chill, and pour over ice whenever the mood strikes. Garnish with lemon slices and a sprig of fresh mint if you want to make it feel a little more special, though honestly it barely needs the help.
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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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