Eggless Ginger Rooibos Iced Tea
There is something deeply satisfying about a homemade iced tea that actually tastes like it was made with intention, and this one delivers on every level. Rooibos brings a naturally sweet, earthy depth that pairs beautifully with the warmth of fresh ginger, and together they steep into a stunning deep amber-red that looks as good as it tastes. Simmering the ginger slices before adding the tea bags is the move here ā it coaxes out every bit of that spicy, aromatic heat and infuses the whole drink with a gentle golden warmth. A touch of honey rounds everything out without making it cloying. Since this recipe is built entirely from tea, fresh ginger, honey, and water, there are no hidden additives or animal by-products to second-guess ā just clean, simple ingredients you can feel good about. It's the kind of refreshing drink you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week long.
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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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