Nitrate & Nitrite Free Turmeric-Cinnamon Black Tea Peach Cooler
This cooler is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you've stumbled onto something genuinely special — golden, fragrant, and refreshing in a way that bottled teas and store-bought mixers simply can't match. Warm spices like turmeric, cinnamon, and fresh ginger are simmered directly into the water before the tea even steeps, coaxing out deep, layered flavor from the very start. The touch of black pepper isn't a mistake — it brightens the whole blend and plays beautifully against the floral sweetness of ripe, muddled peaches. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, so there's no need to scrutinize a label or second-guess what's actually in your glass. Honey steps in as the sweetener, keeping things clean and natural from start to finish. Served over ice with a sprig of fresh mint, it's stunning enough for a dinner party but easy enough to make on a slow afternoon just for yourself.
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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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