Seed Oil 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 subtle anise-like sweetness of fennel seeds in a drink that feels both sophisticated and effortlessly simple. It's the kind of thing you'd expect to find at a fancy wellness café, except you made it on your stovetop in under half an hour. Bottled teas and flavored drinks are notorious for sneaking in seed oils through added flavorings, emulsifiers, or mystery "natural" ingredients — brewing your own from scratch means you know exactly what's in the glass. Honey steps in as a clean, gentle sweetener that rounds out the spice without overpowering it. The chilling process is straightforward: simmer, strain, cool, and pour over ice, with an optional sprig of fresh mint to make it look as good as it tastes. It's a perfect make-ahead drink for warm afternoons, dinner parties, or anyone who just wants something a little more interesting than plain water.
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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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