Pork 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. Green tea forms the base, steeped in a warm blend of turmeric, fresh ginger, cinnamon, and a crack of black pepper, creating a deep, complex flavor that's earthy, bright, and a little spicy all at once. A drizzle of honey smooths everything out, and a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice lifts the whole thing with a citrusy punch. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based and free from any pork-derived additives, so there's nothing to second-guess — just clean, wholesome sipping. The method is straightforward: simmer the spices, steep the tea, strain, sweeten, and chill. Pouring it over ice with a few lemon slices makes it look as good as it tastes, whether you're serving it at a weekend brunch or just treating yourself on a hot afternoon.
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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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