Chicken Free Ginger Chamomile Iced Herbal Tea
This golden, aromatic iced tea is the kind of drink that feels both refreshing and deeply soothing at the same time. Fresh ginger is simmered until the water turns fragrant and lightly golden, then chamomile tea bags steep right in that spiced base, building a rich, floral depth that no store-bought blend can quite match. A stir of honey rounds everything out with just enough sweetness, and the result is a beautifully balanced brew that tastes far more special than the effort involved. Pouring it over ice and finishing with a sprig of fresh mint turns a simple pitcher of tea into something you'd happily serve at a summer gathering or a quiet afternoon on the porch. Since every ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass — just clean, real flavors from start to finish. It's the kind of recipe you'll come back to all season long.
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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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