Beef Free Turmeric Ginger Iced Tea
This golden, fragrant iced tea is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a trendy café but comes together in your own kitchen with a handful of pantry staples. Simmering fresh ginger and ground turmeric together before steeping the black tea is the real magic here — it coaxes out deep, warming flavor and gives the drink that gorgeous amber hue. A pinch of black pepper might seem like an odd addition, but it plays beautifully with the turmeric and adds a subtle kick that keeps every sip interesting. Maple syrup and fresh lemon juice round everything out with just the right balance of sweet and bright. The whole thing is naturally free from any animal-derived ingredients beyond what you choose to add, making it a genuinely crowd-pleasing option that anyone can enjoy without a second thought. Serve it over plenty of ice with a lemon slice on the rim and it instantly feels like a special occasion, even on a regular Tuesday afternoon.
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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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