Emulsifier Free Ginger Chamomile Iced Herbal Tea
Floral, warming, and just a little spicy, this iced herbal tea is the kind of drink that feels like a treat without any fuss. Fresh ginger is simmered low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, then chamomile tea bags steep right in that same pot, layering in soft, honey-like floral notes. A spoonful of honey rounds everything out, and because you're building this from scratch with whole, simple ingredients, there's nothing hidden in the mix — no store-bought concentrates, no mystery additives, no emulsifiers lurking in a flavored syrup packet. That matters more than people realize with packaged teas and bottled drinks, which often sneak in stabilizers or clouding agents to improve texture or shelf life. Here, the clarity comes naturally from straining the ginger and steeping the chamomile, so what ends up in your glass is clean and genuinely delicious. Poured over ice with a sprig of fresh mint, it's refreshing enough for a hot afternoon and soothing enough to wind down with in the evening.
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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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