Xanthan Gum 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 liquid turns a gorgeous deep amber — fragrant, bold, and full of natural complexity. Honey rounds out the bitterness beautifully, and a handful of fresh mint over ice makes the whole glass feel like something you'd order at a fancy café. Many bottled teas and herbal blends sneak in additives and thickeners you'd never expect, so brewing your own from whole ingredients means you know exactly what's in your cup. The process is refreshingly simple: a quick simmer, a strain, and a chill — no special equipment or hard-to-find pantry staples required. It's equally great made ahead and kept cold in the fridge for whenever the craving hits.
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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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