Low Iodine Ginger Chamomile Iced Herbal Tea
This golden, floral iced tea is the kind of drink that feels both refreshing and a little restorative — the kind of thing you want to sip slowly on a warm afternoon. Fresh ginger is simmered until the water turns fragrant and lightly golden before chamomile bags are steeped right into that spiced base, layering warmth and floral sweetness into every sip. Honey brings just enough sweetness to round everything out without overpowering the delicate botanicals. For anyone navigating iodine restrictions, this recipe is a natural fit — every ingredient here is a clean, whole-food choice with no hidden additives or processed components to second-guess. Bottled teas and store-bought blends can be surprisingly tricky to vet, so brewing your own from scratch puts you fully in control. Poured over ice and finished with a sprig of fresh mint, it looks elegant enough to serve to guests but is genuinely simple to pull together at home.
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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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