Cinnamon Free Ginger Chamomile Iced Herbal Tea
There is something deeply refreshing about a cold, golden glass of herbal tea on a warm day, and this ginger chamomile version delivers serious flavor without a trace of spice blends or bark-based ingredients that can sneak cinnamon into your cup. Fresh ginger is simmered low and slow until the water turns fragrant and lightly golden, then chamomile tea bags steep right in the same pot, building a deep amber brew that smells as good as it tastes. A spoonful of honey rounds everything out with gentle sweetness, and the whole thing gets strained, chilled, and poured over ice for a drink that feels genuinely elegant. For anyone navigating a cinnamon sensitivity, this recipe is a breath of fresh air — every single ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, with no spice blends or mystery flavorings in sight. The optional fresh mint garnish adds a cool, herbal lift that makes it feel like something you'd order at a nice café. It's the kind of drink you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week.
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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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