Peanut Free Turmeric Ginger Iced Tea
This golden, fragrant iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you've done something genuinely good for yourself — and it tastes incredible while doing it. Fresh ginger and ground turmeric are simmered together until the water turns a deep, jewel-like yellow, then layered with bold black tea, bright lemon juice, and just enough maple syrup to round everything out. A pinch of black pepper might seem like an odd addition, but it quietly does its job in the background, helping the other flavors bloom. The whole thing gets strained smooth and chilled right in the pitcher, so you're not waiting around for it to cool down. For anyone navigating nut-free eating, this is a refreshing reminder that the most satisfying drinks are often built from nothing but pantry staples and fresh produce — no label-scanning required. Serve it over ice with a lemon slice and it looks like something you'd pay way too much for at a café.
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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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