Oats Free Turmeric Green Iced Tea with Lemon
This vibrant golden drink is everything you want in a refreshing sip — bright, a little earthy, gently spiced, and finished with a hit of fresh lemon that makes it impossible to put down. Green tea forms the base, steeped in a warm bath of turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and black pepper, which together create a flavor that feels both grounding and lively. A touch of honey rounds out the spice without making things overly sweet, and the fresh lemon juice at the end lifts the whole thing beautifully. Naturally, every single ingredient here is free from oats and any oat-derived additives — no hidden grains, no processed blends, just clean whole-food components you can trust. The technique is simple: simmer, steep, strain, chill, and pour over ice. That straining step is key, pulling out the ginger and any spice sediment so you're left with a silky, clear pour that looks as stunning as it tastes. Serve it with a lemon slice on the rim and it's the kind of drink that makes an ordinary afternoon feel a little more special.
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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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