Lactose Free Ginger Chamomile Iced Herbal Tea
This golden, fragrant iced tea is the kind of drink that feels like a treat without any effort to justify it. Fresh ginger simmers 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 bottled teas just can't replicate. A spoonful of honey rounds everything out with gentle sweetness, and the whole thing gets strained into a pitcher and chilled until you're ready to pour. It's naturally free of dairy in every sense — no swaps needed, no label-reading required, just clean, plant-based ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Served over ice with a sprig of fresh mint, it looks elegant enough for a dinner party but comes together with almost no fuss. Whether you're winding down after a long day or just want something refreshing that won't upset your stomach, this is the glass you'll keep coming back to.
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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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