Coconut Free Ginger Fennel Iced Herbal Tea
Bright, warming, and surprisingly refreshing, this iced herbal tea brings together the gentle heat of fresh ginger and the subtle anise-like sweetness of fennel seeds in a drink that feels both grounding and revitalizing. A touch of honey rounds out the flavors beautifully, giving it just enough sweetness without tipping into sugary territory. Many store-bought herbal teas and flavored drinks sneak in coconut water, coconut sugar, or coconut-derived additives, so brewing your own from scratch is the cleanest way to stay in control of exactly what's in your glass. The process is wonderfully simple — a quick simmer, a strain, and a chill — and the result is a pitcher of something that looks and tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. Poured over ice with a sprig of fresh mint, it's the kind of drink you'd happily serve at a summer gathering or sip solo on a slow afternoon. It also keeps well in the fridge, so making a batch ahead of time is absolutely worth it.
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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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