Gut Friendly Turmeric-Cinnamon Black Tea Peach Cooler
This chilled drink is a serious upgrade from anything you'd find in a bottle — deeply golden, lightly sweet, and layered with warm spice that somehow feels refreshing over ice. The combination of turmeric, cinnamon, fresh ginger, and black pepper isn't just for flavor; these are ingredients with a long history of supporting digestive wellness, and they work beautifully together in a cold brew format. Black pepper is included intentionally here, as it helps activate the turmeric, so every sip is doing a little more than it looks like. Fresh ripe peaches get muddled and strained directly into the chilled tea base, adding natural fruit sweetness and a bright, juicy depth that honey alone couldn't achieve. The whole thing is strained twice for a clean, smooth finish — no gritty bits, just a silky cooler that's as pretty as it is functional. It's the kind of drink that feels indulgent but is genuinely made from whole, thoughtful ingredients your gut will thank you for.
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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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