Carrageenan Free Turmeric-Cinnamon Black Tea Peach Cooler
This golden, spiced cooler is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like something worth savoring. Black tea forms a bold, aromatic base, layered with warm turmeric, cinnamon, fresh ginger, and a pinch of black pepper — a combination that smells incredible and tastes even better. Fresh ripe peaches are muddled with lemon juice and strained right into the pitcher, so every sip carries that bright, juicy fruit flavor without any artificial additives or thickeners to worry about. Carrageenan tends to sneak into a lot of bottled teas, flavored drinks, and store-bought concentrates, but making this one from scratch means you know exactly what's in your glass. Honey rounds out the spice and fruit with just enough sweetness, and the whole thing gets poured over ice for a refreshing finish. A sprig of mint and a fresh peach slice on the rim make it look like something from a café menu, but it comes together in your own kitchen with minimal effort.
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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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