Citric Acid Free Ginger Fennel Iced Herbal Tea

Iced herbal teas sound simple until you start reading labels — so many bottled and powdered options sneak in citric acid as a preservative or flavor enhancer, making them off-limits for anyone avoiding it. This homemade version sidesteps all of that with just four clean, whole ingredients: fresh ginger, fennel seeds, water, and honey. The result is a beautifully fragrant, lightly golden brew that tastes far more sophisticated than anything from a bottle. Ginger brings gentle warmth and a little zing, while fennel seeds add a subtle sweetness that makes the whole drink feel almost floral. Honey rounds everything out without any of the sharpness that citric acid typically provides in commercial blends. Poured over ice with a sprig of fresh mint, it's the kind of refreshing glass you'll want to keep in the fridge all week. It's also naturally caffeine-free, so it works morning, afternoon, or as a wind-down drink in the evening.

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