Pecan Free Turmeric-Cinnamon Black Tea Peach Cooler
This golden, fruit-forward cooler is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a genuine occasion. Ripe peaches are muddled with fresh lemon juice and strained right into a spiced black tea base, so every sip carries bright, juicy fruit flavor without any added syrups or artificial sweeteners. The warming trio of turmeric, cinnamon, and fresh ginger gives it real depth and a gorgeous amber color, while a pinch of black pepper quietly amplifies all those spice notes in the background. Honey rounds everything out with just enough sweetness to balance the tart lemon and bold tea. The whole thing is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind — every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, which makes it a stress-free choice when you need to be careful about what goes into your glass. Served over ice with a sprig of fresh mint and a peach slice, it looks like something you'd order at a fancy café. Make a big pitcher and keep it in the fridge — it disappears fast.
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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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