Lactose Free Ginger Rooibos Iced Tea
Few drinks hit as satisfyingly as a tall glass of iced tea that actually has something interesting going on, and this one delivers with deep, earthy rooibos and a genuine kick of fresh ginger. Rooibos is naturally caffeine-free and completely dairy-free by nature, so this is one of those refreshing drinks you can enjoy without scanning a single label for hidden milk derivatives. The real magic here is simmering the ginger slices before the tea even enters the picture ā that five-minute simmer coaxes out a warm, spicy depth that you just can't get from a powder or syrup. Steeping the rooibos into that ginger-infused water builds a gorgeous amber-red brew that looks as good as it tastes. A touch of honey rounds everything out with gentle sweetness, balancing the boldness of the ginger without making it cloying. Chilling it low and slow in the fridge means every glass over ice stays crisp and full-flavored rather than watered down. It's the kind of drink that feels like a treat but comes together with almost no effort.
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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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