Nightshade Free Ginger Fennel Iced Herbal Tea
Bright, aromatic, and genuinely refreshing, this iced herbal tea is the kind of drink that makes you forget you ever needed a store-bought option. Fresh ginger brings a gentle heat while fennel seeds add a subtly sweet, almost floral depth — together they steep into a lightly golden brew that smells incredible even before it hits the glass. A touch of honey rounds everything out without overpowering the natural herbal character. So many bottled teas and commercial blends sneak in tomato-derived additives, pepper extracts, or spice blends that can be a real minefield, but every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward. The process is simple: simmer, strain, chill, and pour over ice — no special equipment beyond a saucepan and a fine-mesh strainer. A few sprigs of fresh mint on top make it feel like something you'd order at a nice café, but you made it at home in under an hour. It's an easy, elegant staple to keep in the fridge all week.
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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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