
This iced herbal tea is the kind of drink that feels both refreshing and a little sophisticated β bright with spicy ginger, subtly sweet from fennel, and finished with a cool hit of mint. It's a genuinely satisfying alternative to bottled teas and sodas, which are notorious for sneaking in high fructose corn syrup even when you least expect it. Here, honey does all the sweetening, stirred right into the hot brew so it dissolves completely and blends seamlessly with the other flavors. The process is simple: simmer, strain, chill, and pour β no special equipment beyond a saucepan and a fine-mesh strainer. Fennel seeds give the tea a gentle anise-like warmth that pairs beautifully with the bite of fresh ginger, making every sip feel a little more interesting than your average iced tea. It's the kind of thing you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week.
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Combine the water, ginger slices, and fennel seeds in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 8 minutes, until the liquid is fragrant and lightly golden.
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