Lupin Free Ginger Fennel Iced Herbal Tea
Bright, aromatic, and genuinely refreshing, this iced herbal tea brings together the warming bite of fresh ginger and the subtly sweet, anise-like depth of fennel seeds in a drink that feels both grounding and cooling at the same time. A touch of honey rounds everything out beautifully, giving it just enough sweetness without tipping into sugary territory. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan — you simmer, strain, chill, and pour, which makes it surprisingly low-effort for something that tastes this considered. Because it's built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients, there's no need to scrutinize a label or second-guess what's hiding in a store-bought blend. Lupin, which can quietly appear in some commercial herbal tea mixes and flavoring blends, simply isn't part of this picture at all. Serve it over a generous pile of ice with a sprig of fresh mint for a little extra lift, and it's the kind of drink that disappears fast on a warm afternoon.
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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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