Walnut 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. Earthy turmeric, warming ginger, a whisper of cinnamon, and a crack of black pepper steep together with green tea to create a layered, complex flavor that's bright and refreshing once it hits the ice. Fresh lemon juice adds a citrusy lift that ties everything together beautifully. The whole thing is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind — every ingredient here is straightforward, whole, and easy to verify at a glance, so there's no label-reading anxiety involved. A fine-mesh strainer catches the ginger and any spice sediment, leaving you with a silky-smooth pour that looks as stunning as it tastes. It's equally at home as a midday refresher or an elegant drink to set out for guests alongside a few lemon slices. Make a pitcher ahead of time and keep it cold — it only gets better as the flavors settle.
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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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