Lupin Free Turmeric Ginger Iced Tea

Total time50 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time10 min

4.6

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This golden, spiced iced tea is the kind of drink that looks stunning in a glass and tastes even better than it looks. Fresh ginger and ground turmeric simmer together until the liquid turns a deep, jewel-like yellow, and a pinch of black pepper quietly boosts the whole thing in the background. Maple syrup brings a gentle, rounded sweetness, while fresh lemon juice cuts through with just enough brightness to keep every sip refreshing. The whole recipe is built from whole, straightforward ingredients — nothing processed, nothing obscure — so you never have to second-guess what's actually in your glass. That's a genuine relief when so many flavored drinks and bottled teas rely on additives or blended flours that can sneak lupin into unexpected places. Straining out the ginger solids gives the finished tea a clean, smooth texture that feels polished and intentional. Serve it over a big glass of ice with a lemon slice and it's honestly impressive enough for guests, but easy enough to make on a regular Tuesday.

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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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