Gut Friendly Herbal Iced Coffee with Fresh Herbs
Cold coffee drinks can feel like a minefield when you're trying to keep things gentle on your digestive system — artificial syrups, mystery flavorings, and heavily processed add-ins are everywhere. This version keeps things refreshingly clean, leaning on a homemade herb simple syrup that you steep yourself from real mint, basil, or rosemary. You know exactly what's going in the glass, which makes all the difference. The syrup comes together in minutes on the stovetop, and that slow steep is what coaxes out the bright, aromatic flavor without any bitterness. Poured over ice with strong brewed coffee and your choice of whole or dairy-free milk, the result is cool, lightly sweet, and genuinely sophisticated. Fresh herbs bring natural plant compounds that have long been associated with digestive comfort, so every sip feels like a small act of self-care. It's the kind of drink you'll want to make on repeat all summer long.
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2 servings
- 2 cups strong brewed coffee, cooled to room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk or dairy free milk
- 2 cups ice cubes
For the herb simple syrup
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves (or fresh basil or fresh rosemary sprigs)
For serving
- 2 fresh herb sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 2
Add the fresh mint (or your chosen herb) to the hot syrup and press the leaves gently with a spoon to submerge them. Let steep for 20–30 minutes, until the syrup is fragrant and lightly tinted.
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