Beef Free Turmeric-Cinnamon Black Tea Peach Cooler
This drink is a stunning example of how much flavor you can coax out of pantry staples and fresh fruit. Warm spices like turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger are simmered directly into the water before the tea even steeps, which means every sip carries a deep, aromatic backbone that store-bought bottled teas simply can't match. The muddled ripe peaches bring a bright, jammy sweetness that plays beautifully against the earthiness of the spices, while a squeeze of lemon keeps everything feeling fresh and alive. Honey ties it all together with just enough sweetness without tipping into sugary territory. Served over ice with a sprig of mint, it looks as gorgeous as it tastes — the kind of thing you'd happily put in front of guests on a warm afternoon. The whole process is straightforward and completely plant-based, so there's nothing to navigate or substitute here; just good, clean ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do.
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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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