Vegetarian Turmeric Ginger Iced Tea

Total time50 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time10 min

4.6

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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 you're at it. Simmering fresh ginger and ground turmeric together before the tea even steeps builds a deeply aromatic base, and that pinch of black pepper is a small but smart move that rounds out the warmth beautifully. Maple syrup brings a gentle, earthy sweetness, while fresh lemon juice cuts right through and keeps everything bright and refreshing. The whole thing gets strained into a pitcher, chilled down with ice, and is ready to pour over a tall glass with a lemon slice whenever you need it. It's naturally plant-based from top to bottom — no animal products, no hidden additives, just clean, honest ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Whether you're sipping it on a hot afternoon or serving it to guests who want something a little more interesting than plain iced tea, this one consistently delivers.

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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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