Artificial Flavors Free Ginger Rooibos Iced Tea
There is something deeply satisfying about a glass of iced tea that tastes this complex without a single drop of anything artificial. Rooibos brings a naturally sweet, earthy depth that pairs beautifully with the warmth of fresh ginger, and together they create a drink that feels both refreshing and a little sophisticated. Simmering the ginger slices before steeping the tea is the move here — it coaxes out every bit of spice and fragrance before the rooibos even hits the water. A touch of honey rounds everything out, dissolving right into the warm liquid so the sweetness is perfectly even in every sip. Bottled teas and flavored drinks are notorious for sneaking in synthetic flavor additives, so brewing your own from whole ingredients means you know exactly what's in the pitcher. The result is a gorgeous amber-red tea that looks stunning over ice and tastes like something you'd pay too much for at a café. It's the kind of recipe you'll want to keep on rotation all summer long.
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4 servings
- 4 cups water
- 4 rooibos tea bags
- 1 oz fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced (about 8–10 slices)
- 2 tbsp honey
For serving
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 4 thin slices fresh ginger (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water and sliced ginger in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes, until the water is fragrant and lightly golden from the ginger.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat, add the rooibos tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes, until the liquid is a deep amber-red.
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