Macadamia Free Turmeric Green Iced Tea with Lemon
This golden, jewel-toned 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 and warm cinnamon steep right into the water alongside fresh ginger, creating a deeply aromatic base before the green tea even enters the picture. A pinch of black pepper is a small but smart move, and the honey and bright squeeze of fresh lemon juice round everything out into something refreshing and beautifully balanced. The result is a chilled, vibrant pitcher drink that's miles away from anything you'd find in a bottle at the store. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nut concerns — no label-checking required, no specialty substitutions needed. It's an easy make-ahead recipe that rewards patience: let it cool, let it chill, and pour it over a tall glass of ice when you're ready.
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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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