Dairy Free Ginger Rooibos Iced Tea
Earthy, warming, and naturally refreshing, this iced tea is the kind of drink that feels like a treat without any fuss. Rooibos brings a deep amber-red color and a subtly sweet, slightly nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with the bright heat of fresh ginger — no artificial flavors or additives needed. A touch of honey rounds everything out, and the whole thing is completely plant-based, so there's nothing to swap or second-guess. Simmering the ginger before steeping the tea is the move here — it coaxes out every bit of that spicy, aromatic depth before the rooibos even hits the water. The result is a pitcher of something that looks stunning, tastes complex, and comes together with just a handful of real ingredients. Serve it over ice on a warm afternoon and it genuinely rivals anything you'd order at a café.
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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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