
This golden, fragrant iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself โ and it tastes incredible while doing it. Earthy turmeric, warming ginger, a whisper of cinnamon, and a bright hit of fresh lemon juice come together in a way that's refreshing and deeply satisfying all at once. A pinch of black pepper is the quiet genius here, helping the turmeric bloom into something richer and more complex than you'd expect from a simple iced tea. Bottled and canned drinks can be surprisingly tricky territory when you're avoiding mustard and its derivatives, but this one is made entirely from scratch with clean, straightforward ingredients โ no hidden seasonings, no label anxiety. Steeping the green tea in the warm spiced water gives it a gorgeous deep golden-green color that looks just as good as it tastes poured over ice. The honey rounds everything out with gentle sweetness, and straining the finished tea keeps the texture silky smooth. It's the kind of thing you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week.
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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.
Add the green tea bags to the hot spiced water and steep for 3โ4 minutes, until the tea is a deep golden-green. Remove and discard the tea bags โ do not squeeze them, as this can make the tea bitter.
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