Gelatin Free Ginger Chamomile Iced Herbal Tea
This golden, fragrant iced tea is the kind of drink that feels like a warm hug — even when served over a tall glass of ice. Fresh ginger is simmered low and slow until the water turns lightly golden and deeply aromatic, then chamomile tea bags steep right in the pot for a floral, soothing depth that no store-bought blend can quite match. A spoonful of honey rounds everything out with just enough sweetness, and a handful of fresh mint on top makes it look as good as it tastes. Many packaged teas and flavored drinks sneak in unexpected additives, so brewing your own from scratch means you know exactly what's in every sip — nothing more, nothing less. The whole process is genuinely simple: simmer, steep, strain, chill, and pour. It's a beautiful pitcher drink for a slow afternoon, a dinner party, or just keeping a batch in the fridge all week 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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