Carrageenan Free Turmeric Ginger Iced Tea
Bright, golden, and deeply refreshing, this iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself. Simmering fresh ginger and ground turmeric together before steeping the black tea pulls out every bit of warmth and spice, giving the final glass a flavor that's bold without being overpowering. A pinch of black pepper is the quiet genius here — it enhances the turmeric and rounds out the whole blend in a way that's subtle but noticeable. Maple syrup and fresh lemon juice keep the sweetness bright and clean, balancing the earthiness perfectly. Store-bought flavored teas and bottled drinks can be tricky territory, often loaded with additives and thickeners you'd rather avoid — brewing this from scratch means you know exactly what's in your glass. The straining step ensures a silky-smooth pour with none of the fibrous ginger bits, just pure, chilled, jewel-toned tea ready to serve over ice.
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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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