MSG Free Turmeric-Cinnamon Black Tea Peach Cooler
This golden, spiced cooler is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you've stumbled onto something special — fragrant, fruity, and just complex enough to keep you coming back for another sip. Black tea forms the backbone, while turmeric, cinnamon, fresh ginger, and a crack of black pepper layer in warmth and depth that feels almost luxurious for an iced drink. Real ripe peaches are muddled with fresh lemon juice and strained right into the pitcher, so every glass carries that bright, summery sweetness without any artificial flavoring or additives. Every single ingredient here is whole and clean, which means you never have to second-guess what's in your glass — no flavor packets, no seasoning blends, nothing hiding in the mix. Honey rounds out the spice beautifully, and you can nudge it up or down depending on how sweet your peaches are. Poured over ice and finished with a fresh mint sprig, it's the kind of thing you'd happily serve at a backyard gathering or sip solo on a warm afternoon. Make a big batch, keep it in the fridge, and it's ready whenever you need a seriously refreshing pick-me-up.
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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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