Gut Friendly Turmeric Ginger Iced Tea

Total time50 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time10 min

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This golden, fragrant iced tea is the kind of drink that feels like it's doing something good for you with every sip — and it genuinely is. Fresh ginger and ground turmeric are both well-regarded for their gut-supportive properties, and pairing them with a pinch of black pepper is a smart move since black pepper helps your body absorb turmeric's active compounds more effectively. Maple syrup keeps things naturally sweetened without refined sugar, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice adds brightness while supporting healthy digestion. The method is simple: you simmer the ginger, turmeric, and pepper together first to really coax out their flavor and potency before the tea bags even enter the picture. Straining out the solids gives you a silky-smooth, deeply colored brew that looks as impressive as it tastes. Poured over ice with a lemon slice, it's refreshing enough to drink on a hot afternoon but grounding and warming in a way that feels intentional. Make a pitcher at the start of the week and you'll find yourself reaching for it every single day.

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Ingredients

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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