Lupin Free Ginger Rooibos Iced Tea
Earthy, warming, and refreshingly cold all at once, this iced tea is the kind of drink that feels like a treat without requiring any effort to keep safe for a lupin-free lifestyle. Rooibos is naturally free from the legume family entirely, so there's none of the cross-contamination concern that can come with certain herbal blends or flavored teas that sneak in unexpected ingredients. Fresh ginger gets simmered low and slow before the tea even steeps, coaxing out a spicy, aromatic depth that makes every sip feel intentional. A touch of honey rounds out the bold ginger heat with just enough sweetness to keep things balanced. The whole process is straightforward ā simmer, steep, strain, chill ā and the result is a deep amber pitcher of something genuinely beautiful. It's the kind of refreshing glass you'll want to keep stocked 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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