Almond Free Turmeric Green Iced Tea with Lemon
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. Earthy turmeric, warming ginger, a whisper of cinnamon, and a crack of black pepper come together with bright green tea and fresh lemon juice for a flavor that's complex, refreshing, and completely addictive. The honey rounds everything out with just the right touch of sweetness, no simple syrup required. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just clean, real food. Steeping the tea in already-spiced water means the flavors meld beautifully before the honey and lemon ever hit the pitcher. Served over ice with a lemon slice, it looks stunning and tastes like something you'd pay too much for at a wellness café. Make a big batch and keep it in the fridge — it disappears fast.
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4 servings
- 4 cups water
- 4 green tea bags
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1–2 lemons)
For serving
- ice, for serving
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, turmeric, ginger slices, cinnamon, and black pepper in a medium saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then remove from the heat.
- 2
Add the green tea bags to the hot spiced water and steep for 3–4 minutes, until the tea is a deep golden-green. Remove and discard the tea bags — do not squeeze them, as this can make the tea bitter.
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