Macadamia 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. Black tea forms a bold, aromatic base, layered with warm turmeric, cinnamon, fresh ginger, and a pinch of black pepper — a combination that smells incredible as it simmers on the stove. Fresh ripe peaches are muddled with lemon juice and strained right into the chilled tea, giving the whole thing a bright, fruity sweetness that balances the spice beautifully. Honey rounds everything out without overpowering the natural flavors. The result is a refreshing iced drink that feels sophisticated enough for guests but simple enough to make on a weeknight. Served over ice with a sprig of mint and a fresh peach slice, it's as pretty as it is delicious — no specialty ingredients, no complicated techniques, just clean, vibrant flavor in every glass.
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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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