Almond Free Ginger Fennel Iced Herbal Tea
Bright, zingy, and deeply refreshing, this iced herbal tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you actually have your life together. Fresh ginger brings a gentle heat while fennel seeds add a subtly sweet, almost floral depth — together they create something that tastes far more sophisticated than the handful of ingredients would suggest. A touch of honey rounds everything out without making it cloying, and a sprig of fresh mint on top makes it feel genuinely special. So many bottled teas and store-bought herbal blends sneak in flavoring agents or extracts that can be hard to vet, so brewing your own from scratch is a genuinely smart move. The process is simple — a quick simmer, a strain, and some chill time in the fridge — and the result is a clean, fragrant pitcher of something you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. Serve it over a big glass of ice and let the layers of flavor do the talking.
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4 servings
For the tea
- 4 cups water
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 2 tbsp honey
For serving
- 2 cups ice
- 4 sprigs fresh mint (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, ginger slices, and fennel seeds in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
- 2
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 8 minutes, until the liquid is fragrant and lightly golden.
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