Eggless 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 soothing and invigorating. The two steep together in simmering water until the liquid turns lightly golden and deeply fragrant — a small moment in the kitchen that pays off big in the glass. A stir of honey rounds out the flavors beautifully, adding just enough sweetness without overpowering the botanicals. Because this is a naturally plant-based brew made from whole, simple ingredients, there's nothing to second-guess on the label or swap out — it's effortlessly free of animal products by nature. Chilled over ice and finished with a sprig of fresh mint, it's the kind of drink that looks elegant on a summer table but takes almost no effort to pull together. Make a pitcher ahead of time and keep it cold in the fridge for whenever the craving hits.
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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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