Brazil Nut Free Ginger Fennel Iced Herbal Tea
This iced herbal tea is bright, aromatic, and genuinely refreshing — the kind of drink that feels fancy without requiring any special equipment or hard-to-find ingredients. Fresh ginger brings a gentle heat while fennel seeds add a subtly sweet, anise-like depth that makes every sip feel a little unexpected. A touch of honey rounds everything out into something that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list would suggest. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, store-bought bottled teas and flavored drinks can be a minefield of shared facilities and vague labeling — brewing your own from scratch means you know exactly what's in the glass. The process is simple: simmer, strain, sweeten, and chill. Garnished with a sprig of fresh mint, it's the kind of thing you'd happily serve at a summer gathering or sip solo on a warm afternoon.
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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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