Soy Free Ginger Dandelion Iced Herbal Tea
Earthy, warming, and just a little wild, 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 alongside fresh ginger until the liquid turns a gorgeous deep amber — fragrant, slightly spicy, and grounded in a way that no store-bought bottled tea can quite replicate. A stir of honey rounds out the bitterness and ties everything together beautifully. The whole thing gets strained, chilled, and poured over ice, so it's refreshing in a way that feels effortless despite how complex the flavor actually is. For anyone navigating a soy-free lifestyle, this is the kind of recipe that requires zero label-reading anxiety — every ingredient is clean, whole, and exactly what it says it is. Fresh mint on top is optional, but it adds a bright, cooling finish that makes the glass look as good as it tastes.
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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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