Turkey Free Turmeric-Cinnamon Black Tea Peach Cooler
This golden, spiced iced tea is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a real occasion. Warm notes of turmeric, cinnamon, and fresh ginger bloom into the black tea base, while muddled ripe peaches bring a bright, juicy sweetness that ties everything together beautifully. A touch of honey rounds out the flavors, and a squeeze of lemon keeps the whole thing feeling fresh and lively over ice. The process is simple but thoughtful — simmering the spices first coaxes out their full depth before the tea even hits the pot. Straining everything twice gives you a silky-smooth cooler that looks just as stunning as it tastes, especially with a fresh peach slice and mint sprig on the glass. It's completely free of any poultry or meat products by nature, built entirely from pantry spices, fresh fruit, and tea — no label-reading required. 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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