Barley Free Ginger Rooibos Iced Tea
There is something deeply refreshing about a glass of iced tea that actually tastes like something ā and this one delivers with warm, spicy ginger and the naturally sweet, earthy depth of rooibos. The ginger is simmered first so its heat and fragrance fully bloom into the water before the tea even hits the pot, which means every sip carries that gentle kick all the way through. Rooibos is a South African red bush tea that is completely grain-free by nature, so there is no concern about the hidden barley or barley malt extract that sneaks into some commercial teas and bottled drinks. A touch of honey rounds out the flavor without overpowering the botanicals, and the whole thing chills into a gorgeous deep amber-red that looks as good as it tastes. It is an easy, elegant drink to batch ahead and keep in the fridge, ready to pour over ice whenever you need something cool and a little special.
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4 servings
- 4 cups water
- 4 rooibos tea bags
- 1 oz fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced (about 8ā10 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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