Coconut Free Turmeric Green Iced Tea with Lemon
This golden, jewel-toned iced tea is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a trendy wellness café but costs almost nothing to make at home. Turmeric and fresh ginger give it a warm, earthy depth, while cinnamon and a pinch of black pepper add just enough spice to keep things interesting. The green tea base keeps it light and refreshing, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the whole thing up beautifully. Honey rounds out the flavor without overpowering the spices, making every sip feel balanced and intentional. Many store-bought wellness drinks and flavored teas sneak in coconut water or coconut-derived ingredients, so brewing your own is the cleanest way to know exactly what's in your glass. The process is simple — simmer, steep, strain, chill — and the result is a pitcher of something genuinely special that's ready to pour over ice whenever you need it.
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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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