Seed Oil 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 actually doing something good for yourself. Dried dandelion root simmers alongside fresh ginger until the liquid turns a gorgeous deep amber — fragrant, warming, and a little wild in the best way. A spoonful of honey rounds everything out without overpowering the bold, slightly bitter depth of the dandelion. Most bottled teas and flavored drinks are full of ingredients you'd rather not think about, but this one is four simple components and nothing else. Straining it into a pitcher and pouring it over ice transforms something that started on the stovetop into a genuinely refreshing warm-weather sipper. A few sprigs of fresh mint on top add a cool, bright finish that makes it feel almost fancy. It's the kind of recipe that's easy enough to make on a weeknight 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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