Nitrate & Nitrite 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 you're at 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. Every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, which means you can sip without a second thought about hidden additives or preservatives that sneak into so many bottled teas and store-bought drinks. The technique is simple: a gentle simmer to bloom the spices, a careful steep to coax out the green tea's flavor without bitterness, and a slow chill that lets everything mellow and meld beautifully. Honey sweetens it naturally, and the fresh lemon juice keeps it lively and bright. It's the kind of thing you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week long.
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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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