Artificial Flavors Free Ginger Dandelion Iced Herbal Tea
Earthy, spicy, and just sweet enough, this iced herbal tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you actually have your life together. Dried dandelion root simmers alongside fresh ginger slices until the liquid turns a gorgeous deep amber — no flavor packets, no concentrates, just real ingredients doing all the heavy lifting. A spoonful of honey rounds out the bitterness of the dandelion and the heat of the ginger in the most natural way possible. If you're tired of store-bought teas loaded with "natural and artificial flavors" that you can't quite identify, brewing your own from scratch is genuinely liberating. Straining the solids leaves you with a clean, smooth tea that chills beautifully and pours over ice like something from a fancy café. A few sprigs of fresh mint on top make it look effortlessly impressive, whether you're serving guests or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!