Rice Free Ginger Fennel Iced Herbal Tea
Bright, warming, and completely refreshing, this iced herbal tea brings together the gentle heat of fresh ginger and the subtle sweetness of fennel seeds in a drink that feels both soothing and sophisticated. It's the kind of thing you'd expect to find at a fancy wellness café, but it comes together on your stovetop with just a handful of pantry staples. Honey rounds out the flavor beautifully, adding just enough sweetness without overpowering the herbal notes. Straining out the solids leaves you with a clean, golden liquid that looks as good as it tastes poured over a tall glass of ice. For anyone navigating grain-free or rice-free eating, packaged drinks and flavored beverages can be surprisingly tricky — this one is made entirely from whole, unprocessed ingredients so you know exactly what's in your glass. A few sprigs of fresh mint on top make it feel like a proper occasion, even on a regular Tuesday 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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