Turmeric Free Lemon Ginger Iced Tea

Total time50 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time10 min

4.7

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Bright, zingy, and deeply refreshing, this iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you want to sit on a porch and do absolutely nothing productive. Fresh ginger is simmered low and slow until the water turns fragrant and lightly golden, building a warm, spicy backbone that pairs beautifully with the tartness of fresh lemon juice. Black tea bags steep right in that ginger-infused water, layering in depth without any bitterness — especially since you're not squeezing the bags. Maple syrup ties everything together with a gentle, rounded sweetness that feels a little more interesting than plain sugar. The whole thing gets strained, chilled, and poured over ice, so you end up with a clean, golden glass that looks as good as it tastes. For anyone navigating ingredient sensitivities around certain spices, this recipe keeps things simple and transparent — every flavor comes from a whole, recognizable ingredient you can see and control. Optional lemon slices and fresh mint make it feel genuinely special, whether you're serving a crowd or just treating yourself.

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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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