BHA & BHT Free Ginger Chamomile Iced Herbal Tea
Soothing, golden, and just sweet enough, this iced herbal tea is the kind of drink that makes you slow down and actually enjoy the moment. Fresh ginger gets simmered until the water turns fragrant and lightly golden before chamomile tea bags are added to steep, layering floral and spicy notes into every sip. A spoonful of honey rounds it all out without overpowering the natural botanicals. Bottled teas and store-bought blends often sneak in synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT to extend shelf life, but every ingredient here is clean and straightforward — nothing you can't pronounce or track down easily. The process is simple: simmer, steep, strain, chill, and pour over ice. A few sprigs of fresh mint on top make it feel like something you'd order at a fancy café, but it comes together right in your own kitchen. This is a genuinely refreshing pitcher drink that works for lazy afternoons, dinner parties, or anytime you want something a little more special than plain water.
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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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