Gelatin 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. Earthy turmeric, warming ginger, a whisper of cinnamon, and a crack of black pepper come together in a spiced base that gets brightened up with fresh lemon juice and a touch of honey. The result is a deeply refreshing glass with layers of flavor that go way beyond your average iced tea. Many store-bought wellness drinks and flavored teas sneak in gelatin-based clarifying agents or additives, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to know exactly what's in your cup. Everything here is straightforwardly plant-based and pantry-friendly — no hidden ingredients, no guesswork. Steeping the green tea in the warm spiced water pulls out just the right amount of flavor without any bitterness, especially if you resist squeezing the bags. Pour it over a tall glass of ice and you've got something that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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