Barley 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 and warming ginger simmer together with cinnamon and a crack of black pepper before green tea is steeped right into the spiced water, creating a deep, complex flavor that's bright, slightly floral, and refreshing all at once. A squeeze of fresh lemon and a drizzle of honey round everything out beautifully, balancing the warmth of the spices with a clean citrus lift. Barley and barley-derived ingredients have a sneaky way of showing up in flavored teas, bottled drinks, and commercial tea blends, so brewing your own from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients is the smartest move. Every single component here is naturally free of grain-based additives — just real spices, pure honey, fresh lemon, and simple green tea bags. The straining step keeps the final pour silky smooth, and pouring it over ice makes it genuinely crave-worthy on a warm afternoon. Make a big pitcher 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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