Nitrate & Nitrite Free Turmeric Ginger Iced Tea
This golden, fragrant iced tea is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a trendy café but comes together in your own kitchen with a handful of clean, whole ingredients. Simmering fresh ginger and ground turmeric directly in the water coaxes out deep, warming flavor before the black tea even enters the picture — the result is a beautifully layered brew that's bold without being bitter. A pinch of black pepper is the quiet genius here, helping the turmeric do its thing while adding just a whisper of heat. Maple syrup brings natural sweetness, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the whole cup with a citrusy lift. Because every ingredient is straightforward and unprocessed, you never have to second-guess what's in your glass — no cured meats, no packaged shortcuts, nothing that doesn't belong. Poured over ice and garnished with a lemon slice, it's refreshing enough for a hot afternoon and interesting enough to serve to guests.
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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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