Rice 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. Turmeric and fresh ginger give it a warm, earthy depth, while cinnamon and a pinch of black pepper round out the spice in a way that's complex without being overpowering. The green tea base keeps things light and slightly grassy, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end brightens the whole thing beautifully. Honey ties it all together with just enough sweetness to balance the bold spices. Naturally, every single ingredient here is completely free of rice and rice derivatives — no fillers, no starches, nothing hidden — just whole, straightforward pantry staples. The straining step is a small but important touch that gives you a silky-smooth pour over ice rather than a cloudy, gritty glass. It's the kind of refreshing, anti-inflammatory sip you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week.
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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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