Pecan Free Ginger Dandelion Iced Herbal Tea
Earthy, spicy, and just sweet enough, this iced herbal tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself. Dried dandelion root simmers with fresh ginger until the liquid turns a gorgeous deep amber, filling your kitchen with a warm, almost woodsy aroma before it ever hits the glass. A stir of honey rounds out the bitterness beautifully, and once it's poured over ice with a sprig of fresh mint, it looks as impressive as anything you'd order at a café. Because the ingredient list is so clean and straightforward, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your cup — no mystery blends, no shared-facility concerns, just four simple components you control entirely. It's naturally free of tree nuts by design, making it a completely worry-free refreshment for anyone navigating nut allergies at gatherings or everyday sipping. Serve it at a summer brunch or keep a pitcher in the fridge for the week — it holds up beautifully and gets even more flavorful as it chills.
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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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