Rice Free Ginger Dandelion Iced Herbal Tea
Earthy, spicy, and just sweet enough, this iced herbal tea is the kind of drink that feels genuinely restorative on a warm afternoon. Dried dandelion root simmers alongside fresh ginger until the brew turns a deep, gorgeous amber — rich with that distinctive bittersweet depth that makes herbal teas so satisfying. A stir of honey rounds everything out without overpowering the natural complexity of the roots and spice. For anyone navigating a grain-free lifestyle, bottled teas and store-bought blends can be surprisingly tricky, with added flavors and fillers that aren't always clearly labeled — brewing your own from whole ingredients sidesteps all of that completely. The process is straightforward: simmer, strain, sweeten, and chill. Poured over ice with a sprig of fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes and comes together with almost no effort. It's the kind of recipe you'll want to keep on rotation all summer 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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