High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Ginger Dandelion Iced Herbal Tea
Bottled teas and store-bought herbal drinks are notorious for sneaking in high fructose corn syrup, even when they look wholesome on the shelf. This recipe sidesteps all of that by building a deeply flavorful brew from scratch with just a handful of clean, real ingredients. Dried dandelion root simmers alongside fresh ginger until the liquid turns a gorgeous deep amber — earthy, a little spicy, and genuinely complex in a way that no bottled drink can match. A stir of honey is all the sweetness it needs, and you control exactly how much goes in. Strained, chilled, and poured over ice, it's the kind of refreshing glass that feels almost medicinal in the best possible way. The optional fresh mint garnish adds a bright, cooling finish that makes it look as good as it tastes. Whether you're cutting out processed sweeteners for health reasons or just tired of reading ingredient labels with a magnifying glass, this is the iced tea you've been looking for.
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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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