Beef Free Ginger Chamomile Iced Herbal Tea
Fresh ginger simmered low and slow gives this iced tea a warm, spicy backbone that pairs beautifully with the soft, floral notes of chamomile. A touch of honey rounds everything out, making each sip feel both soothing and refreshing at the same time. The process is simple — boil, steep, strain, chill — and the result is a gorgeous deep golden-amber drink that looks as good as it tastes. Served over ice with a sprig of fresh mint, it's the kind of glass you'd happily order at a nice café, except you made it at home for a fraction of the cost. This is naturally free from any animal-derived ingredients beyond the optional honey, which you can swap for a plant-based sweetener if needed. It's a great make-ahead option too — brew a pitcher, stash it in the fridge, and pour whenever the mood strikes.
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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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