Paleo Ginger Rooibos Iced Tea
Rooibos is naturally caffeine-free and packed with a warm, earthy sweetness that makes it one of the most satisfying bases for a cold drink. Simmering fresh ginger directly in the water before steeping the tea is the move here ā it coaxes out a deep, spicy warmth that store-bought ginger teas rarely come close to matching. A touch of honey rounds everything out without refined sugar, keeping the whole thing clean and ingredient-conscious. The result is a deep amber-red tea that looks as good as it tastes poured over a glass of ice. It's the kind of drink that feels genuinely refreshing on a hot day but also grounded and a little sophisticated, not just sweet. Batch it ahead, keep it in the fridge, and you've got a ready-to-pour drink that works for guests or just yourself on a slow afternoon.
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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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