Refreshing Iced Turmeric Green Tea with Cinnamon and Honey
This homemade iced turmeric green tea is a refreshing drink for warm days when you want something lighter than bottled iced tea. Made with green tea, turmeric, cinnamon, honey, and ice, it has a gently spiced flavor and takes only a few minutes to prepare.
Unlike many ready-made iced teas, this recipe contains no added refined sugar. The honey adds mild sweetness, while turmeric and cinnamon give the tea its warm color and distinctive flavor. It is a simple drink to serve at brunch, enjoy in the afternoon, or prepare when guests visit.
Why Make Iced Turmeric Green Tea?
This chilled tea combines several flavorful ingredients that are commonly used in wellness-focused drinks:
Green tea: Green tea contains polyphenols, plant compounds known for their antioxidant properties. It also provides caffeine, making this drink better suited to earlier in the day rather than bedtime.
Turmeric: Turmeric gives the tea its golden color and earthy taste. It contains curcumin, the naturally occurring compound most often associated with turmeric.
Raw honey: Honey gently sweetens the tea without overpowering the other ingredients. It also balances the slightly bitter notes of green tea and turmeric.
Cinnamon: A small piece of cinnamon bark adds warmth and a subtle natural sweetness to the drink.
Black pepper: Just a pinch complements the turmeric and adds a very light peppery finish.
Because green tea contains caffeine and may increase the need to use the bathroom for some people, this drink is best enjoyed during brunch, lunch, or the afternoon rather than late at night.
Iced Turmeric Green Tea Recipe
Servings: 1 drink Total time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
Pinch of black pepper
1/2 teaspoon loose green tea, or 1 green tea bag
1 small piece of cinnamon bark
1 cup water
1 teaspoon organic raw honey
1 cup ice
Fresh mint leaves for garnish, optional
How to Make Iced Turmeric Green Tea
Step 1: Add the water and cinnamon bark to a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the loose green tea and allow the leaves to steep briefly.
Step 2: Stir in the turmeric powder. Reduce the heat and allow the tea to simmer for about one minute so the flavors can blend together.
Step 3: Strain the hot tea into a cup or heat-safe container. Stir in the honey and a pinch of black pepper until combined. Strain the tea once more as you pour it over a glass filled with ice.
Step 4: Add a few fresh mint leaves for a cool, fresh finish, then serve immediately.
Using a Green Tea Bag Instead
When using a tea bag, first boil the water with the cinnamon bark. Remove the saucepan from the heat, add the tea bag, and cover for about one minute. Remove both the tea bag and cinnamon bark before stirring in the turmeric, honey, and black pepper.
Nutrition Information
One serving of iced turmeric green tea contains approximately:
42 calories
0.1 g total fat
0 g saturated fat
0 mg cholesterol
4 mg sodium
11.2 g carbohydrates
1.5 g dietary fiber
8.7 g total sugars
0.2 g protein
29 mg calcium
1 mg iron
44 mg potassium
Nutrition values are estimates based on the listed ingredients and a standard 2,000-calorie daily diet.
Easy Variations
This recipe is simple to customize. Add a small amount of fresh ginger for extra spice, or squeeze in fresh lemon juice for a brighter, more citrusy flavor. You can also replace honey with maple syrup, stevia, or agave nectar, depending on your preferred sweetener.
Storage Tips
This drink is best served fresh over ice. When preparing it ahead of time, refrigerate the tea without ice and enjoy it within a few hours. Add fresh ice only when you are ready to serve it so the tea does not become diluted.
Iced turmeric green tea is an easy homemade drink with a refreshing chilled finish and gentle notes of cinnamon, honey, and turmeric. It is quick to prepare, simple to adjust to your taste, and a flavorful alternative to overly sweet bottled iced teas.
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