Cashew 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 brew turns a gorgeous deep amber, filling your kitchen with a warm, grounding aroma before the glass ever hits the 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 wellness café. Bottled teas and store-bought herbal blends can be a minefield of unexpected additives and shared-facility warnings, but this one is made entirely from whole, simple ingredients you control start to finish. The straining step is quick and satisfying — you press out every last drop of that spiced liquid before it chills down into something seriously refreshing. Serve it over a tall glass of ice on a warm afternoon and it disappears fast, so you may want to double the batch.
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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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