Pork Free Ginger Rooibos Iced Tea
Earthy, warming, and naturally sweet, this iced tea is the kind of drink that feels like a treat without any fuss. Fresh ginger is simmered low and slow before the rooibos bags ever hit the water, which means every sip carries that deep, spicy warmth right through the floral, amber-red base. Honey rounds it all out with just enough sweetness to balance the bold ginger kick. Since every ingredient here is a whole, plant-based staple, there's nothing to second-guess — no hidden additives, no processed syrups, just clean and straightforward flavors. The method of pressing the ginger slices through the strainer is a small but smart step that squeezes out every last bit of that fragrant heat. Serve it over a big glass of ice on a warm afternoon and it genuinely rivals anything you'd order at a café.
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4 servings
- 4 cups water
- 4 rooibos tea bags
- 1 oz fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced (about 8–10 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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