Chicken Free Turmeric Green Iced Tea with Lemon
This golden, spiced 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 gives the brew a warm, earthy depth, while fresh ginger adds a gentle kick that lingers in the best way. A pinch of cinnamon and black pepper round everything out, and the black pepper actually helps your body absorb the turmeric more effectively. Fresh lemon juice brightens the whole thing up, cutting through the earthiness with just the right amount of citrus tang. Honey ties it all together with a natural sweetness that doesn't overpower the other flavors. The process is simple — simmer the spices, steep the tea, strain, chill, and pour over ice — but the result feels far more sophisticated than the effort involved. It's a refreshing, plant-based sip that works beautifully as an afternoon pick-me-up or a crowd-pleasing drink at the table.
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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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