Almond Free Turmeric-Cinnamon Black Tea Peach Cooler
This cooler is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a genuine occasion. Ripe peaches get muddled with fresh lemon juice and strained right into a spiced black tea base, so every sip is bright, fruity, and layered with warmth from turmeric, cinnamon, and fresh ginger. The black pepper is a quiet but clever addition — it deepens the spice and helps the turmeric's flavor really bloom. Honey rounds everything out with just enough sweetness without tipping the drink into dessert territory. Tree nut concerns are completely off the table here, since every ingredient is a straightforward spice, fruit, or pantry staple with no hidden blends or flavored syrups to second-guess. Served over ice with a sprig of mint and a fresh peach slice, it looks stunning with almost zero extra effort. Make a big pitcher ahead of time and keep it chilled — it only gets better as the flavors meld.
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4 servings
For the tea base
- 3 cups water
- 3 black tea bags
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- ⅛ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tbsp honey
For the peach
- 2 medium ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For serving
- 2 cups ice cubes, for serving
- 4 fresh peach slices, for serving (optional)
- 4 fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, grated ginger, and black pepper in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the spices are fully dissolved and the liquid is fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the tea bags and honey, stir to dissolve the honey, and steep for 5 minutes. Remove and discard the tea bags without squeezing them.
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