Carrageenan Free Ginger Dandelion Iced Herbal Tea
Earthy, spicy, and just sweet enough, this iced herbal tea is the kind of drink that feels genuinely restorative on a hot afternoon. Dandelion root brings a deep, slightly bitter backbone while fresh ginger adds a bright, warming kick — together they brew into a rich amber liquid that looks as good as it tastes. Many store-bought bottled teas and herbal drinks sneak in carrageenan as a stabilizer or emulsifier, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to know exactly what's in your glass. Here, the ingredient list is refreshingly short: just water, dried dandelion root, sliced ginger, and honey to round out the bitterness. The whole process is straightforward — simmer, strain, sweeten, and chill — and the result is a pitcher of something that feels far more special than the effort involved. A handful of fresh mint on top makes it look like something you'd pay too much for at a café, but it comes together right in your own kitchen.
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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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