Almond Free Turmeric Ginger Iced Tea
This golden, fragrant iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself — and it tastes incredible doing it. Simmering fresh ginger and ground turmeric together before the tea even steeps builds a deep, warming base that no store-bought bottled tea can touch. A pinch of black pepper is the quiet genius here, helping the turmeric's flavor bloom fully into the brew. Maple syrup brings a gentle, rounded sweetness, and a squeeze of fresh lemon lifts the whole thing with bright citrus contrast. Because every ingredient is straightforward and whole, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass — no hidden additives, no shared-facility concerns, just clean, real food. It comes together in one saucepan and chills down fast, making it an easy batch to prep ahead and keep in the fridge for the week.
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4 servings
For the tea
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 1 pinch black pepper
For serving
- 2 cups ice cubes
- lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, sliced ginger, ground turmeric, and black pepper in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes, until the liquid is a deep golden-yellow and fragrant.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the tea bags and steep for 4 minutes, then remove and discard the tea bags.
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