Seed Oil 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 doing it. Turmeric, fresh ginger, cinnamon, and a pinch of black pepper steep together with green tea into a deeply aromatic base that's bright, warming, and a little exotic all at once. A squeeze of fresh lemon and a drizzle of honey round everything out with just the right balance of tart and sweet. Every single ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like — no mystery oils, no processed additives, nothing hiding in a flavoring blend. That matters more than people realize with bottled teas and store-bought wellness drinks, which often sneak in refined seed oils through emulsifiers or flavoring agents. Making it at home means you control the whole process, from the spice simmer to the final pour over ice. It's refreshing enough for a hot afternoon and grounding enough to sip slowly any time you want something that feels a little more intentional than plain water.
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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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