Low Iodine Ginger Dandelion Iced Herbal Tea
Earthy, spicy, and just sweet enough, this iced herbal tea is the kind of refreshing drink that feels like it was made with intention. Dandelion root brings a deep, slightly bitter backbone that pairs beautifully with the warmth of fresh ginger, and a touch of honey rounds everything out without overpowering either. The brew simmers into a gorgeous deep amber that looks as good in a glass as it tastes. For anyone navigating a low-iodine approach, beverages can be a surprisingly tricky category — but this one is built entirely from whole, simple ingredients that are naturally free of the usual concerns. No packaged mixes, no mystery additives, just roots, rhizomes, water, and a little sweetness. Poured over ice with a sprig of fresh mint, it's the kind of drink that makes a restrictive period feel far less like a sacrifice. Batch it ahead, keep it cold in the fridge, and you'll have something genuinely satisfying ready to pour all week long.
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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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