Shellfish Free Ginger Chamomile Iced Herbal Tea
This golden, fragrant iced tea is the kind of drink that feels like a genuine treat without requiring much effort at all. Fresh ginger is simmered until the water turns lightly golden and deeply aromatic, then chamomile tea bags are steeped right in that infused liquid for a floral, warming depth that bottled teas simply can't match. A stir of honey rounds everything out with just the right touch of sweetness. The result is a chilled, amber-hued pitcher of something that tastes far more sophisticated than its short ingredient list suggests. Every single component here is naturally free of shellfish and ocean-derived ingredients, so there's zero label-reading stress — just clean, wholesome sipping. Poured over ice and finished with a sprig of fresh mint, it's the kind of refreshing glass you'll want to keep 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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