Pistachio Free Turmeric Ginger Iced Tea

Total time50 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time10 min

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This golden, spiced 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 you're at it. Simmering fresh ginger, ground turmeric, and a pinch of black pepper together first coaxes out deep, warming flavor before the black tea even enters the picture, resulting in a brew that's bold, aromatic, and beautifully complex. Maple syrup and a squeeze of fresh lemon round everything out with just the right balance of sweet and bright. Tree nut allergies and sensitivities can make flavored teas and bottled drinks a minefield, since many commercial blends are processed alongside nuts or contain sneaky added flavorings — making a homemade version like this one a genuinely stress-free option. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can sip with total confidence. It comes together in one saucepan and chills down quickly, making it an easy batch drink for a warm afternoon or a dinner party where you want something impressive without the effort.

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Ingredients

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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