Honey Free Turmeric Ginger Iced Tea
This golden, spiced iced tea is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a trendy café but comes together in your own kitchen with just a handful of pantry staples. Simmering fresh ginger, turmeric, and a pinch of black pepper together first coaxes out deep, warming flavor before the black tea even enters the picture — the result is bold, aromatic, and beautifully complex. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener here, bringing a subtle richness that plays perfectly off the brightness of fresh lemon juice. Many store-bought bottled teas and wellness drinks sneak in honey, so making your own is the easiest way to stay in control of exactly what goes into your glass. The straining step keeps everything silky smooth, and pouring the hot brew straight over ice means you're just minutes away from a chilled, refreshing drink. It's equally at home as an afternoon pick-me-up or a sophisticated non-alcoholic option when you have guests over.
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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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