Rice Free Ginger Rooibos Iced Tea
Earthy, warming, and refreshingly cold all at once, this iced tea is the kind of drink that feels both nourishing and a little indulgent. Fresh ginger is simmered directly in the water before the rooibos bags even hit the pot, which means every sip carries a deep, spicy warmth that you just can't get from a powder or syrup. Rooibos brings a naturally sweet, amber-red base that pairs beautifully with the honey — no artificial flavors, no fillers, just clean and vibrant ingredients. For anyone navigating grain-free or rice-free living, bottled teas and drink mixes can be surprisingly tricky territory, but this one is made entirely from scratch so you know exactly what's in your glass. The honey dissolves right into the hot liquid, giving the tea a gentle sweetness that balances the ginger's bite without tipping into cloying territory. It chills down into something genuinely elegant, and those optional fresh ginger garnishes make it look like something you'd order at a nice 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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