Paleo Ginger Dandelion Iced Herbal Tea
Earthy, spicy, and just sweet enough, this iced herbal tea is the kind of drink that feels like it's actually doing something good for you. Dried dandelion root simmers alongside fresh ginger until the liquid turns a gorgeous deep amber — bold, aromatic, and nothing like anything you'd find in a store bottle. A touch of honey rounds out the bitterness without tipping into sugary territory, keeping everything balanced and clean. Since every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, it fits naturally into a real-food lifestyle without any label-reading stress or ingredient swaps required. Pouring it over ice transforms that warm, earthy brew into something genuinely refreshing, and a sprig of fresh mint on top makes it feel almost fancy. It's the kind of recipe that's simple enough to make on a weekday but impressive enough to serve to 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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