Chicken Free Turmeric Ginger Iced Tea
This golden, fragrant iced tea is the kind of drink that feels like a wellness ritual and a refreshing treat all at once. Fresh ginger and ground turmeric are simmered together until the liquid turns a deep, jewel-like yellow, building a bold, earthy base that black tea and bright lemon juice round out beautifully. A pinch of black pepper is the quiet genius here — it helps the turmeric do its thing and adds just a subtle warmth you'll notice without being able to name. Maple syrup brings gentle sweetness that blends in smoothly, and the whole thing gets strained and chilled right in the pitcher, so it's ready to pour over ice whenever you are. It's naturally free from any animal proteins, so there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass — just clean, plant-based ingredients you can actually see and taste. Serve it with a few lemon slices floating on top and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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