Brazil Nut 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're doing something genuinely good for yourself. Dried dandelion root simmers with fresh ginger until the liquid turns a gorgeous deep amber, filling your kitchen with a warm, grounding aroma before the whole thing gets chilled and poured over ice. A stir of honey rounds out the bitterness beautifully, and a sprig of fresh mint on top makes it feel like something you'd order at a fancy café. Because this recipe is built entirely from whole, simple ingredients — roots, rhizomes, honey, and water — there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives that can sneak into packaged teas and blended herbal products. It's naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so you can sip with complete confidence. The straining step is quick and satisfying, and the tea keeps well in the fridge, making it a great batch-brew option for warm afternoons or whenever you want something refreshing and a little unexpected.
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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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