Walnut Free Ginger Dandelion Iced Herbal Tea
Earthy, spicy, and just sweet enough, this iced herbal tea is the kind of refreshing drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself. Dried dandelion root simmers with fresh ginger until the brew turns a gorgeous deep amber, filling your kitchen with a warm, grounding aroma before the whole thing gets chilled and poured over ice. A stir of honey rounds out the bitterness beautifully, and a sprig of fresh mint on top makes it look like something you'd pay too much for at a wellness café. For anyone navigating tree nut sensitivities, packaged teas and herbal blends can be a minefield of shared-facility warnings and mystery "natural flavors" — brewing your own from whole, recognizable ingredients sidesteps all of that completely. Every component here is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can sip without second-guessing. It's equally great as an afternoon pick-me-up or a sophisticated mocktail for a dinner party crowd.
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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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