Turkey Free Ginger Fennel Iced Herbal Tea
Bright, aromatic, and genuinely refreshing, this iced herbal tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you've done something good for yourself. Fresh ginger and fennel seeds are simmered together until the liquid turns fragrant and lightly golden, creating a base that's warming and cooling all at once — a combination that works surprisingly well over ice. A touch of honey rounds out the sharpness without making things overly sweet, and an optional sprig of fresh mint adds a little visual flair to each glass. Because this is a from-scratch herbal brew with no packaged tea bags or mystery blends involved, you know exactly what's going into every sip. It's naturally free from animal proteins and any of the usual concerns that come with processed beverages, making it a clean, crowd-pleasing option for any occasion. Batch it ahead, keep it cold in the fridge, and pour it over ice whenever you need 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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