Legume Free Ginger Fennel Iced Herbal Tea
Bright, warming, and surprisingly refreshing, this iced herbal tea is the kind of drink that feels like a treat without any fuss. Fresh ginger and fennel seeds are simmered together until the water turns fragrant and lightly golden, creating a naturally flavorful base that needs no tea bags or specialty ingredients. A spoonful of honey rounds out the sharpness of the ginger and the subtle anise notes of the fennel into something beautifully balanced. Many store-bought herbal blends and flavored drinks sneak in legume-derived additives or fillers, so brewing your own from scratch is the cleanest way to stay on track. Once strained and chilled, it pours over ice into a drink that looks elegant enough for guests but takes almost no effort to pull together. A sprig of fresh mint on top adds a cool, aromatic finish that makes every sip feel a little more special.
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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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