Lactose 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 doing it. Turmeric and fresh ginger bring warmth and depth, while cinnamon and a pinch of black pepper round out the spice in a way that's complex without being overpowering. Green tea forms the backbone, steeped carefully so it stays smooth and never bitter, then brightened at the end with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Honey sweetens everything just enough, dissolving cleanly into the warm liquid before the whole pitcher goes cold in the fridge. Since every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy and lactose, there's nothing to swap, substitute, or second-guess — just a clean, vibrant drink made entirely from whole, simple pantry staples. Poured over ice with a lemon slice on the rim, it's refreshing enough for a hot afternoon and interesting enough to serve to guests.
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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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