Low Sodium Ginger Dandelion Iced Herbal Tea
Earthy, spicy, and just sweet enough, this chilled herbal brew is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself. Dried dandelion root simmers alongside fresh ginger until the liquid turns a gorgeous deep amber — rich, aromatic, and full of natural warmth that somehow still tastes refreshing over ice. Honey brings a gentle sweetness that rounds out the bitterness of the dandelion without masking the bold ginger heat underneath. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, there's no need to scrutinize a label for hidden sodium or sneaky additives — what you see is exactly what ends up in your glass. The straining step is satisfying in the best way, pressing every last drop of flavor out of the solids before they're discarded. Poured over ice with a sprig of fresh mint, it looks like something you'd pay too much for at a wellness café. Make a big pitcher and keep it in the fridge — it disappears faster than you'd expect.
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4 servings
- 4 cups water
- 2 tbsp dried dandelion root
- 1 oz fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced (about 6–8 slices)
- 2 tbsp honey, or to taste
For serving
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 4 sprigs fresh mint (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, dried dandelion root, and sliced ginger in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, until the liquid is a deep amber color and smells earthy and spicy.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the honey until fully dissolved.
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