Artificial Food Coloring Free Ginger Fennel Iced Herbal Tea
Bright, refreshing, and completely free of synthetic dyes, this iced herbal tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel good about every sip. Bottled teas and flavored drinks are notorious for sneaking in artificial colors to achieve that appealing amber or golden hue — but here, the gorgeous tint comes entirely from simmering fresh ginger and fennel seeds together on the stove. The result is a lightly golden, deeply aromatic brew that looks as beautiful as it tastes. Honey adds just enough natural sweetness to round out the earthy, slightly anise-like warmth of the fennel, while the ginger brings a gentle, lingering heat. Served over ice with a sprig of fresh mint, it's the kind of thing you'd happily order at a fancy café — except you made it yourself with five real ingredients. It's an ideal option for anyone who wants a flavorful, crowd-pleasing beverage without having to scrutinize a label for Red 40 or Yellow 5.
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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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