Breastfeeding Friendly Ginger Rooibos Iced Tea
There is something deeply satisfying about a cold, beautifully colored drink that also happens to be genuinely good for you during one of the most demanding seasons of your life. This iced tea is built around rooibos, a naturally caffeine-free herbal tea that makes it a smart choice when you're mindful of what you're consuming while nursing. Fresh ginger is simmered low and slow before the tea even steeps, coaxing out a warm, slightly spicy depth that pairs beautifully with the earthy sweetness of rooibos and a touch of honey. The result is a deep amber-red drink that looks stunning in a glass and tastes like something you'd order at a café. Staying well-hydrated can feel like a chore, but sipping something this fragrant and flavorful makes it genuinely easy. It comes together with just a handful of real, whole ingredients — no artificial flavors, no added caffeine, nothing you'd need to second-guess. Make a pitcher at the start of the week and keep it cold for whenever you need a refreshing, nourishing moment to yourself.
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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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