Cashew 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 doing it. Turmeric and fresh ginger give it a warm, earthy depth, while a squeeze of lemon and a touch of honey keep things bright and refreshing. The black pepper is a small but smart addition that helps the turmeric shine, and the green tea base ties everything together with a clean, slightly grassy note. Every single ingredient here is whole, simple, and naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's zero need to scrutinize a label or worry about what's hiding in a store-bought blend. The process is straightforward — simmer the spices, steep the tea, strain, chill, and pour over ice — and the result is a pitcher of something that looks as beautiful as it tastes. It's equally at home as a midday refresher or a sophisticated non-alcoholic option when you're entertaining.
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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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