Chestnut Free Turmeric-Cinnamon Black Tea Peach Cooler
This spiced iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you've stumbled onto something special — warm, golden, and deeply aromatic before it even hits the glass. Black tea gets simmered with turmeric, cinnamon, fresh ginger, and a crack of black pepper, creating a base that's bold and complex without being heavy. Muddled fresh peaches are then strained right into the chilled tea, adding a bright, juicy sweetness that balances all those earthy spices beautifully. Honey rounds everything out, and a squeeze of lemon keeps the peach flavor vivid and fresh. The whole thing gets poured over ice and finished with a mint sprig if you're feeling fancy — and honestly, you should be. It's naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, built entirely from pantry spices, fresh fruit, and tea, so there's nothing hidden to worry about. Whether you're serving it at a summer gathering or just treating yourself on a slow afternoon, this cooler is genuinely impressive with very little 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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