Alpha Gal Friendly Ginger Fennel Iced Herbal Tea
Bright, aromatic, and genuinely refreshing, this iced herbal tea is built around fresh ginger and fennel seeds — a pairing that smells incredible while it simmers and tastes even better once it's chilled over ice. The whole process is straightforward: a quick boil, a short simmer, a drizzle of honey, and then patience while it cools. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and naturally free from mammalian products, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden animal-derived additives sneaking into your glass. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, finding a satisfying, crowd-pleasing drink that requires zero substitutions is a genuine win. The honey dissolves right into the warm tea, lending a gentle sweetness that balances the slight heat of the ginger and the subtle licorice note from the fennel. A few sprigs of fresh mint on top make it feel like something you'd order at a nice café. It's the kind of drink you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week.
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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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