Alpha Gal Friendly Ginger Dandelion Iced Herbal Tea
Earthy, spicy, and just sweet enough, this iced herbal tea is the kind of refreshing drink that feels like it was made with real intention. Dried dandelion root simmers alongside fresh ginger until the liquid turns a gorgeous deep amber — fragrant, warming, and completely plant-based from start to finish. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, finding a satisfying beverage that skips all mammal-derived ingredients can be trickier than it sounds, but this one is naturally in the clear. Honey sweetens the brew without any animal-based additives, and every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. Once strained and chilled, it pours over ice into something that looks and tastes far more impressive than the short ingredient list suggests. A few sprigs of fresh mint on top make it feel almost spa-like, whether you're sipping it on a hot afternoon or serving it to guests who have no idea how simple it was to pull together.
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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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