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Iced Turmeric Green Tea

Refresh with Iced Turmeric Green Tea: A Healthy Chiller!

Enjoy a refreshing and healthy Iced Turmeric Green Tea, a perfect summer drink that is low-calorie and rich in antioxidants.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Global
Calories: 50

Ingredients
  

For the Tea
  • 2 tablespoons green tea leaves or tea bags Choose loose leaves or tea bags as you prefer.
  • 1-2 teaspoons ground turmeric This gives the tea its earthy flavor.
  • 1 stick cinnamon bark Enhances flavor; can substitute with ground cinnamon.
  • a pinch black pepper Crucial for enhancing curcumin absorption.
For Sweetening
  • 2 tablespoons organic raw honey Can substitute with maple syrup or stevia.
For Garnishing
  • a few sprigs fresh mint leaves Optional garnish for added freshness.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • heatproof pitcher
  • fine mesh strainer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add a stick of cinnamon bark and let it steep for about 5 minutes.
  2. Once the water is boiling, remove from heat and add 2 tablespoons of green tea leaves or 2 tea bags. Steep for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in 1-2 teaspoons of ground turmeric and a pinch of black pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for another minute.
  4. Remove from heat and strain the tea into a heatproof pitcher using a fine mesh strainer.
  5. While the tea is still warm, stir in 2 tablespoons of organic raw honey until fully dissolved. Let it cool to room temperature.
  6. Refrigerate the tea for about 30 minutes, then pour over ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use high-quality green tea for best flavor. Store leftover tea in the fridge for up to 3 days without ice to maintain flavor. You can freeze leftover tea in ice cube trays for up to 3 months.

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