Tree Nut Free Ginger Rooibos Iced Tea
This iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you've got your life together ā deeply fragrant, naturally sweet, and beautifully crimson in the glass. Rooibos brings a smooth, earthy base that pairs brilliantly with the warmth of fresh ginger, and a touch of honey rounds everything out without overpowering either flavor. The process is simple but intentional: simmering the ginger first coaxes out its spicy, aromatic oils before the tea even hits the pot, which means every sip is layered and complex. Since every ingredient here is naturally free of tree nuts ā no almond milk, no nut-based syrups, no shared-facility concerns ā you can brew and serve this with total confidence. It's a great option for gatherings where guests have mixed dietary needs, since it looks and tastes impressive without requiring any substitutions or workarounds. Serve it over a big pile of ice with an extra ginger slice for a finishing touch that's as pretty as it is refreshing.
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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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