Nutmeg Free Turmeric Ginger Iced Tea
This golden, refreshing iced tea is the kind of drink that looks stunning in a glass and tastes even better than it looks. Fresh ginger simmers low and slow with ground turmeric and a pinch of black pepper, coaxing out a deep, warming flavor that feels almost medicinal in the best possible way. Black tea adds body and a gentle bitterness that balances the brightness of fresh lemon juice, while maple syrup rounds everything out with a natural, earthy sweetness. The whole thing gets strained smooth, chilled over ice, and poured into glasses that practically beg for a lemon slice on the rim. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to find, so there's no guesswork about what's actually in your cup — just clean, bold flavors you can trust. It's equally at home as a weekend afternoon sipper or a make-ahead drink for a crowd, since it keeps beautifully in the fridge.
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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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