Turkey 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 and fresh ginger bring warmth and depth, while a pinch of cinnamon and black pepper round out the spice in a way that's complex without being overwhelming. The green tea base keeps things light and slightly grassy, and a hit 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. The method is simple — simmer the spices, steep the tea, strain, and chill — but the result looks and tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. Every ingredient here is naturally free of any poultry-derived additives or hidden animal proteins, so there's nothing to second-guess on the label. Pour it over a tall glass of ice with a lemon slice and it's the kind of refreshment you'll want to make on repeat 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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