Low Iodine Ginger Fennel Iced Herbal Tea
Bright, aromatic, and genuinely refreshing, this iced herbal tea is the kind of drink that feels like a treat without any of the fuss. Fresh ginger and fennel seeds are simmered together until the liquid turns fragrant and lightly golden, creating a naturally complex base that's warming and cooling all at once. A spoonful of honey rounds everything out with just enough sweetness, and the whole thing gets poured over ice for a seriously satisfying glass. For anyone navigating a low-iodine approach, packaged teas and flavored drinks can be a minefield of uncertain additives and hard-to-verify ingredients — this recipe sidesteps all of that by keeping things completely whole and homemade. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can sip without second-guessing. The optional fresh mint garnish adds a pop of color and a little extra brightness if you want to dress it up for guests.
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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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