BHA & BHT Free Ginger Rooibos Iced Tea
Rooibos has a naturally sweet, earthy depth that pairs beautifully with the warmth of fresh ginger, and this iced tea is the kind of drink that feels both refreshing and a little special. Many bottled teas and flavored beverages rely on synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT to extend shelf life, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to enjoy a cold glass without second-guessing the label. Here, real sliced ginger is simmered directly in water until fragrant and golden, then rooibos bags are steeped right in that spiced base for a rich, amber-red brew. A spoonful of honey rounds everything out with gentle sweetness ā no artificial additives, no shortcuts. After chilling in the fridge, it pours over ice into something that looks and tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. It's a great make-ahead option for warm afternoons, and the optional fresh ginger garnish gives each glass a little extra flair.
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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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