Xanthan Gum Free Ginger Chamomile Iced Herbal Tea
Floral, warming, and just a little spicy, this iced herbal tea is the kind of drink that feels like a treat without any fuss. Fresh ginger is simmered directly in water until fragrant and golden, then chamomile tea bags are steeped right in that aromatic base — layering flavor in a way that a simple cold brew just can't match. A spoonful of honey rounds everything out with gentle sweetness, and the whole thing gets strained clean before chilling, so the final pour is silky smooth. For anyone navigating thickener-free drinking, this recipe is naturally in the clear — every single ingredient is whole and unprocessed, with zero additives or stabilizers anywhere in sight. Bottled teas and flavored drinks can be surprisingly tricky territory, often hiding unexpected additives, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the easiest path to a clean glass. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a sprig of fresh mint for a refreshing finish that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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