Soy 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 you're at it. Turmeric and fresh ginger bring warmth and 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 refreshing, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the whole thing beautifully. Honey sweetens it just enough without masking those earthy, aromatic notes. Every single ingredient here is a whole, recognizable food — no sauces, no packaged shortcuts, nothing hiding a soy derivative in the fine print. The method is straightforward: simmer the spices, steep the tea, strain, chill, and pour over ice. It's the kind of recipe you'll want to keep on rotation all summer long.
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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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