Red Meat Allergy Friendly 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 and ground turmeric are simmered together until the liquid turns a deep, jewel-like yellow, then layered with bright lemon juice and the gentle sweetness of maple syrup for a flavor that's bold, refreshing, and completely plant-based. A pinch of black pepper might seem like an odd addition, but it plays a quiet supporting role that rounds out the spice beautifully. Since every ingredient here comes straight from produce, pantry staples, and tea bags, there's nothing to second-guess — no hidden animal proteins, no processed additives, just clean and vibrant flavors. The straining step keeps the texture silky smooth, so you get all the warmth of ginger without any fibrous bits in your glass. Poured over ice with a few lemon slices, it's the kind of pitcher drink you'll want to keep in the fridge all week.
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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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