Lupin 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. Turmeric and fresh ginger give it a warm, earthy depth, while cinnamon and a crack of black pepper add just enough spice to keep things interesting. A squeeze of fresh lemon and a drizzle of honey round everything out into something bright, slightly sweet, and completely refreshing over ice. The whole thing comes together on the stovetop before chilling in the fridge, so it's easy to prep ahead for a hot afternoon or a casual gathering. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from lupin — no flour blends, no legume-based additives, nothing to second-guess on a label. It's the kind of recipe where you can brew with total confidence and just enjoy the result. Pour it over a tall glass of ice with a lemon slice and you've got a seriously stunning drink 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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