Celery Free Ginger Rooibos Iced Tea
Earthy, warming, and naturally sweet, this iced tea is the kind of drink that feels both refreshing and a little bit special. Rooibos brings a deep amber-red color and a smooth, slightly nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with the bright heat of fresh ginger ā no artificial flavors, no fuss. A touch of honey rounds everything out, making it sweet enough to satisfy without tipping into sugary territory. The process is simple: simmer, steep, strain, and chill, letting the ingredients do all the heavy lifting. Because every component here is whole and straightforward, there's nothing hidden to worry about ā just clean, real food in a glass. It's an elegant pitcher drink that works just as well for a quiet afternoon as it does for a backyard gathering.
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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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