Paraben 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 doing it. Brewed with green tea, ground turmeric, fresh ginger, cinnamon, and a crack of black pepper, every sip is layered, warming, and bright all at once. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of honey round everything out with just the right balance of tart and sweet. Bottled teas and flavored drinks are notorious for sneaking in synthetic preservatives and additives, but this one is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients you can trust. The brewing method is simple — a quick simmer on the stove, a short steep, a fine-mesh strain, and into the fridge it goes. Served over ice with a fresh lemon slice, it's refreshing enough for a hot afternoon and interesting enough to impress anyone you pour it for.
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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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