Brazil Nut Free Ginger Rooibos Iced Tea
This refreshing iced tea is earthy, warmly spiced, and naturally sweet ā the kind of drink that feels like a treat without any fuss. Fresh ginger is simmered directly in the water before the rooibos bags ever hit the pot, which means every sip carries a deep, layered heat that you just can't get from a powder or syrup. Rooibos brings that gorgeous amber-red color and a smooth, slightly floral base that pairs beautifully with the honey's gentle sweetness. The whole recipe is built from whole, simple ingredients ā water, tea, ginger, honey, ice ā so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies or sensitivities, store-bought flavored teas and bottled drinks can be a minefield of shared-facility warnings, making a homemade batch like this a genuinely stress-free option. Straining the ginger after steeping keeps the texture clean and the flavor smooth, so it's as elegant as it is easy. Make a big pitcher and keep it in the fridge ā it's the kind of thing that disappears fast.
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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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