Chicken Free Ginger Fennel Iced Herbal Tea
Bright, aromatic, and genuinely refreshing, this iced herbal tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you've done something good for yourself. Fresh ginger brings a gentle heat while fennel seeds add a subtly sweet, anise-like depth that makes the whole thing taste far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. A touch of honey rounds everything out without making it cloying, and a sprig of fresh mint on top turns a simple glass into something that looks straight out of a café. The process is wonderfully low-effort — a quick simmer, a strain, and a chill in the fridge is all it takes before you're pouring over ice. It's naturally free from any animal proteins, so there's zero concern about hidden ingredients or cross-contact — just clean, plant-based flavors from start to finish. Serve it at a summer gathering or keep a pitcher in the fridge for slow afternoon sipping; either way, it disappears fast.
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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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