Citric Acid Free Turmeric-Cinnamon Black Tea Peach Cooler
This golden, spiced cooler is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a genuine occasion. Black tea forms a bold, earthy backbone, while turmeric, cinnamon, fresh ginger, and a crack of black pepper layer in warmth and depth that's anything but ordinary. Real muddled peaches are pressed and strained directly into the pitcher, so every sip carries that sweet, summery fruit flavor without relying on packaged juices or flavored syrups that so often sneak in citric acid as a preservative. Honey rounds everything out with a gentle sweetness you can dial up or down to taste. Served over ice with a fresh peach slice and a sprig of mint, it looks stunning and comes together with surprisingly little effort. It's the rare homemade beverage that feels both refreshing and a little sophisticated — and you know exactly what went into every drop.
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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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