Shellfish Free Turmeric-Cinnamon Black Tea Peach Cooler
This golden, spiced iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you've stumbled onto something special. Warm turmeric, cinnamon, and fresh ginger are simmered together before black tea is steeped right into the mix, creating a deeply aromatic base that's both bold and beautifully balanced. The real magic comes from the muddled ripe peaches — their juice is pressed directly into the chilled tea, giving every sip a bright, fruity sweetness that plays perfectly against the earthy spices. A touch of honey rounds everything out without making it cloying, and a squeeze of lemon keeps the whole thing tasting fresh and alive. Served over ice with a sprig of mint and a fresh peach slice, it looks as stunning as it tastes. Since every ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, there's absolutely nothing to second-guess — just pure, vibrant flavor from start to finish. It's the kind of cooler that disappears fast, so you might want to double the batch.
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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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