Lupin 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. Warm turmeric, cinnamon, and fresh ginger steep right into strong black tea, then get brightened up with muddled ripe peaches and a squeeze of lemon — the result is floral, a little earthy, and genuinely refreshing poured over ice. A pinch of black pepper might seem unexpected, but it quietly deepens all those spice notes in the best way. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of lupin, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just straightforward, wholesome produce and pantry staples. The muddling step is where the magic happens: crushing fresh peaches releases their juice and lets that summery sweetness weave all the way through the chilled tea base. Honey keeps the sweetness soft and natural, and you can dial it up or down to suit your taste before serving. Garnish with a mint sprig and a fresh peach slice and 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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