Artificial Flavors Free Ginger Chamomile Iced Herbal Tea
There is something deeply satisfying about a cold glass of tea that you made entirely from scratch, knowing exactly what went into it. Bottled and powdered iced teas are notorious for sneaking in synthetic flavoring agents, so brewing your own is the cleanest way to get that bright, refreshing taste without any mystery additives. This recipe leans on real ingredients — fresh ginger simmered until fragrant, floral chamomile steeped to a deep golden-amber, and a touch of honey for gentle sweetness — and nothing else. The ginger gets a proper simmer first, which coaxes out its warm, slightly spicy depth before the chamomile bags even hit the water, layering the flavors in a way that feels surprisingly sophisticated. A fine-mesh strainer pulls everything clean, leaving you with a beautifully clear, jewel-toned tea that looks as good as it tastes. Poured over ice and finished with a sprig of fresh mint, it is the kind of drink that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a store-bought bottle in the first place.
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4 servings
- 4 cups water
- 4 chamomile tea bags
- 1 oz fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced (about a 2-inch piece)
- 2 tbsp honey
For serving
- ice, for serving
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water and sliced ginger in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes, until the water is fragrant and lightly golden.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat, add the chamomile tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes, until the liquid is a deep golden-amber color.
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