Nutmeg Free Turmeric Green Iced Tea with Lemon
This golden, jewel-toned iced tea is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a trendy wellness café but comes together in your own kitchen with a handful of pantry staples. Turmeric gives it that gorgeous deep color and earthy warmth, while fresh ginger, cinnamon, and a crack of black pepper layer in just enough spice to keep every sip interesting. Green tea ties it all together with a clean, grassy base that balances the boldness of the spices beautifully. A spoonful of honey and a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice round out the flavor — bright, a little sweet, and totally refreshing over a glass full of ice. The whole process is straightforward: simmer, steep, strain, and chill — no complicated equipment needed. It's a naturally warming spice blend that happens to be completely free of nutmeg, so you get all that cozy, aromatic complexity without it. Make a pitcher ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for a cool, vibrant drink that's ready whenever you are.
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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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