Barley Free Ginger Chamomile Iced Herbal Tea
There is something deeply soothing about a glass of iced herbal tea made entirely from scratch, and this golden, fragrant brew delivers that feeling in every sip. Fresh ginger is simmered low and slow until the water turns lightly golden and aromatic, then chamomile tea bags are steeped right in that spiced base for a deep, floral complexity you simply cannot get from a store-bought bottle. A spoonful of honey rounds everything out with gentle sweetness, and the whole thing gets strained into a pitcher and chilled until it's perfectly cold and ready to pour over ice. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free, so there is no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden grain-derived additives sneaking into your glass. This is the kind of drink that feels like a treat but comes together with almost no effort — just a saucepan, a strainer, and a little patience while it chills. A few sprigs of fresh mint tucked into the glass make it look like something you'd order at a fancy café, but you made it at home for a fraction of the cost.
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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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