Turmeric and Ginger Iced Tea

At this point we all know how good for you turmeric is — if you don’t just Google it, you'll be flooded with tons of information on this super spice.
We have also learned how to include turmeric in our recipes: rice, chicken, mashed sweet potatoes, soups, etc. Not to mention that turmeric latte (aka golden milk) has become one of our favorite drinks.
So it was only a matter of time before we would use turmeric in the quintessential summertime drink: iced tea.
Iced tea is cold, refreshing, and looks so pretty in a tall glass with lots of ice. With turmeric it becomes also super healthy.

I’m not sure whether I can call this drink “iced tea”, since there’s no actual tea in it. Probably “iced beverage” or “iced infusion” would be more appropriate names. But I feel that “iced tea” gives the perfect idea of what it is: a brewed beverage served cold.
Anyways, this Turmeric and Ginger Iced Tea is refreshing and delicious as it is yellow and good-for-you.
Seriously, turmeric has so many benefits, and a little bit goes a long way. It will cleanse you from the inside out.
This Turmeric and Ginger Iced Tea is a refreshing drink that is super delicious, very healthy, and perfect for a hot summer day.
So just sip away!

Turmeric and Ginger Iced Tea                                                                                                             Print this recipe!

Ingredients
Serves 4

6 cups of water, divided
½ teaspoon ground turmeric (you can add more if you like however be careful not too much or the taste will be too strong)
1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
½ lemon, sliced (rind included)
Handful fresh mint leaves (optional but highly recommended)
¼ cup sugar (or other sweetener of choice, make sure to pick one with a mild taste)

Directions

Place 1 cup of water, turmeric, ginger, and lemon slices into a small saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce to a simmer, and let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove from the heat, add sugar (or other sweetener of choice), and give a good stir.
Cover with a lid and let steep for 1 hour (you can let it steep overnight for stronger flavor).
Strain syrup (using a fine mesh strainer or a cheesecloth) into a pitcher and add remaining 5 cups of water (you can add more water depending on how strong you want the iced tea to be).
Serve over ice or chilled straight from the fridge.

Nutrition facts

One serving yields 57 calories, 0 grams of fat, 15 grams of carbs, and 0 grams of protein.