Mustard Free Ginger Dandelion Iced Herbal Tea
Earthy, spicy, and just sweet enough, this iced herbal tea is the kind of drink that feels like it was brewed with intention. Dried dandelion root simmers alongside fresh ginger until the liquid turns a gorgeous deep amber, filling your kitchen with a warm, grounding aroma before it ever hits the glass. A stir of honey rounds out the bitterness beautifully, and the whole thing gets strained clean and poured over ice for a refreshing finish. Bottled teas and store-bought herbal blends can hide all kinds of unexpected additives, so brewing your own from just four simple ingredients gives you total peace of mind about what's in your cup. The fresh mint garnish adds a cool, bright note that makes it feel just a little fancy without any extra effort. It's the kind of recipe that works equally well as a quiet afternoon ritual or a crowd-pleasing pitcher drink for guests.
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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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