High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Turmeric Green Iced Tea with Lemon
This golden, aromatic iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're actually doing something 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 brew that's complex and refreshing all at once. The sweetness here comes entirely from real honey and bright fresh lemon juice, so you can sip without a second thought about hidden sweeteners or processed syrups sneaking into your glass. Store-bought bottled teas and flavored drinks are notorious for loading up on corn syrup-derived sweeteners, but this one is made entirely from scratch with ingredients you can see and trust. Steeping the spices directly in the water before adding the green tea bags builds a deep, layered flavor that no bottled version could replicate. Straining everything into a pitcher and chilling it down makes this easy to prep ahead, so you always have something genuinely satisfying waiting in the fridge.
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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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