Capsaicin Free Turmeric Ginger Iced Tea
This golden, aromatic iced tea is the kind of drink that feels both refreshing and nourishing at the same time. Fresh ginger and ground turmeric are simmered together until the liquid turns a deep, jewel-like yellow, then layered with black tea, bright lemon juice, and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness. Black pepper is added during the simmer — a small but smart move that helps the turmeric do its thing without adding any heat to the final cup. For anyone avoiding capsaicin, this recipe is a genuinely exciting find because bold, spiced beverages so often sneak in chili or pepper heat that makes them off-limits. Every ingredient here is warm and aromatic without crossing into spicy territory, so you get all the complexity with none of the burn. Straining out the ginger solids gives the finished tea a smooth, clean texture that's perfect poured over ice on a warm afternoon. It's the kind of thing you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all 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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