Soy Free Ginger Rooibos Iced Tea
Warm spice meets floral earthiness in this deeply refreshing iced tea that's as beautiful to look at as it is to drink. Fresh ginger is simmered until the water turns fragrant and golden, then rooibos tea bags steep right in that spiced base, building a rich amber-red brew with serious depth. A spoonful of honey rounds out the heat without masking it, and the whole thing chills down into something genuinely craveable on a hot afternoon. Soy hides in a surprising number of bottled teas and flavored drinks, but every ingredient here is clean and straightforward ā nothing processed, nothing to second-guess. The technique of pressing the ginger slices through the strainer is a small step that makes a real difference, squeezing out every last bit of that bright, peppery flavor. Serve it over ice with an extra ginger slice for a finishing touch that looks effortlessly put-together.
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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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