Tree Nut Free Ginger Dandelion Iced Herbal Tea
Earthy, spicy, and just sweet enough, this chilled herbal brew 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 — bold, aromatic, and nothing like anything you'd pull off a store shelf. A spoonful of honey rounds out the bitterness with a gentle floral sweetness, and the whole thing gets strained clean before it ever hits the ice. Bottled teas and herbal blends can be surprisingly tricky to navigate when you're avoiding tree nuts, since shared facilities and flavoring agents are common culprits — brewing your own from scratch eliminates that guesswork entirely. Poured over ice with a sprig of fresh mint, it's refreshing in a way that feels almost medicinal without tasting like medicine. It's the kind of recipe you'll want to keep in 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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