Cashew Free Turmeric-Cinnamon Black Tea Peach Cooler
This drink is a serious upgrade from anything you'd find in a bottle at the store — warm spices, fresh peach juice, and black tea come together in a cooler that feels both refreshing and a little sophisticated. The turmeric and cinnamon are simmered directly into the water before the tea even steeps, which means every sip carries that deep, golden flavor all the way through. A pinch of black pepper and fresh grated ginger give it a gentle kick that keeps things interesting without overwhelming the natural sweetness of the peaches. Speaking of peaches — muddling them fresh and pressing the juice straight into the chilled tea base is what makes this feel genuinely homemade and worth the extra few minutes. Honey rounds everything out with a floral sweetness that plays beautifully against the tartness of the lemon juice. It's the kind of drink you'd happily serve at a summer gathering, but it's also easy enough to make on a quiet afternoon just for yourself. Poured over ice with a sprig of mint, it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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