Celery Free Ginger Dandelion Iced Herbal Tea
Earthy, spicy, and just sweet enough, this iced herbal tea is the kind of drink that feels like a genuine treat without any fuss. Dried dandelion root simmers with fresh ginger until the liquid turns a gorgeous deep amber — rich, aromatic, and full of warming depth that holds up beautifully over ice. A spoonful of honey rounds everything out, and a few sprigs of fresh mint on top make it look like something you'd pay good money for at a café. The ingredient list is refreshingly short and completely free of anything that could trigger celery sensitivity, so you can sip without second-guessing a single thing. It's a great option for anyone who finds that packaged teas and bottled drinks sometimes sneak in unexpected botanical blends or natural flavors that aren't always clearly labeled. Brewing it yourself means you know exactly what's in the pitcher. Serve it over ice on a warm afternoon and it genuinely disappears fast.
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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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