Pecan Free Ginger Rooibos Iced Tea
This iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you slow down and actually enjoy your glass ā earthy rooibos, warm ginger heat, and just enough honey to round out the edges. The process is simple but intentional: simmering fresh ginger first coaxes out its spicy, aromatic oils before the tea even hits the pot, which means every sip is layered and complex in the best way. Rooibos brews into a gorgeous deep amber-red that looks stunning over ice, and the whole thing chills into something genuinely refreshing. Since every ingredient here is naturally free of tree nuts, there's no label-scanning or substitution stress ā just clean, straightforward flavors you can trust. It's a great make-ahead option since the tea needs time to chill, so you can brew a batch in the morning and have it ready to pour all afternoon. The optional fresh ginger garnish is a small touch that makes it feel a little fancy without any extra 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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