Paraben Free Turmeric Ginger Iced Tea
This golden, fragrant iced tea is the kind of drink that feels like a treat and a tonic all at once. Fresh ginger is simmered low and slow with ground turmeric and a pinch of black pepper, coaxing out deep, warming flavor before the black tea even hits the pot. Maple syrup and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice round everything out with just the right balance of sweet and bright. One of the best things about making this at home is knowing exactly what went into it — no preservatives, no synthetic additives, just real, whole ingredients you can actually pronounce. Store-bought flavored teas and bottled drinks often sneak in compounds that people avoiding parabens and similar preservatives have to watch out for, so brewing your own is a genuinely smart move. Strained smooth and poured over ice, it's refreshing enough for a hot afternoon but complex enough to feel special. Keep a pitcher in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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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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