Yeast Free Ginger Chamomile Iced Herbal Tea
This golden, fragrant iced tea is the kind of drink that feels like a genuine treat — floral from the chamomile, warming from the fresh ginger, and just sweet enough from a touch of honey. Simmering the ginger directly in the water before steeping the tea bags is a smart move that coaxes out every bit of its spicy, aromatic depth. The result is a deep amber brew that looks as beautiful in a glass as it tastes. Bottled teas and store-bought herbal blends can hide unexpected additives, so brewing your own from scratch means you know exactly what's in every sip. The honey dissolves right into the warm liquid, giving a clean, natural sweetness without any processed ingredients. Poured over ice and finished with a sprig of fresh mint, it's refreshing enough for a hot afternoon but soothing enough to wind down with in the evening. It's the kind of simple, wholesome recipe you'll come back to all summer 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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