Celery Free Ginger Fennel Iced Herbal Tea
Bright, warming, and refreshingly cool all at once, this iced herbal tea is the kind of drink that feels like a treat without any fuss. Fresh ginger and fennel seeds are simmered together until the water turns fragrant and lightly golden, creating a naturally complex base that tastes far more sophisticated than the short ingredient list suggests. A touch of honey rounds out the sharpness and ties everything together beautifully. For anyone navigating a celery allergy or sensitivity, herbal teas and blended drinks can be surprisingly tricky — many store-bought options include celery seed or celery extract as a flavoring agent, so brewing your own is genuinely the safer and smarter move. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, giving you total peace of mind in every sip. Poured over ice with an optional sprig of fresh mint, it's elegant enough to serve to guests but simple enough to make on a weekday afternoon. Keep a pitcher in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it again and again.
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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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