Pescatarian Turmeric Ginger Iced Tea
This golden, fragrant iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself — and it tastes incredible while doing it. Simmering fresh ginger and ground turmeric together before the tea even steeps builds a deep, warming base that no store-bought bottled tea can touch. A pinch of black pepper is the quiet genius here, helping the turmeric's earthy flavor bloom into something really complex and satisfying. Maple syrup brings a gentle, rounded sweetness, and a squeeze of fresh lemon lifts the whole thing with just the right amount of brightness. The result is a chilled, jewel-toned pitcher of something that feels both refreshing and nourishing — perfect for sipping on a warm afternoon or serving to guests who will absolutely ask for the recipe. Every ingredient is naturally plant-based and ocean-friendly, so it fits seamlessly into a pescatarian lifestyle without any substitutions or second-guessing required.
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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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