Paraben Free Ginger Chamomile Iced Herbal Tea
There is something deeply satisfying about a cold, golden glass of iced tea made entirely from scratch, and this chamomile and ginger version delivers on every level. Fresh ginger is simmered until the water turns fragrant and lightly golden, then chamomile tea bags steep right in that warm, spiced base — layering floral and earthy notes that no store-bought blend can quite replicate. A touch of honey rounds everything out with gentle sweetness, and the whole thing gets strained into a pitcher and chilled until it's perfectly refreshing. For anyone navigating ingredient sensitivities around synthetic preservatives and additives, making drinks at home from whole, recognizable ingredients is one of the easiest ways to stay confident about what's actually in your glass. Every component here — fresh ginger, chamomile, honey, water — is exactly what it sounds like, with no hidden extras to second-guess. Poured over ice and finished with a sprig of fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes and feels genuinely restorative on a warm day.
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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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