Wheat Free Ginger Rooibos Iced Tea
Rooibos is naturally caffeine-free and earthy-sweet on its own, but simmering fresh ginger directly into the water before steeping takes this iced tea somewhere genuinely special ā warm, spicy, and deeply aromatic in a way that bottled teas just can't touch. The honey dissolves right into the hot liquid, so every sip is balanced without being cloying. Because all four ingredients are whole and unprocessed, there's zero guesswork about hidden additives or grain-based fillers that can sneak into flavored tea blends. Pressing the ginger slices through the strainer at the end is a small step that makes a big difference, coaxing out every last bit of that bright, peppery heat. The result is a pitcher of gorgeous amber-red tea that chills beautifully and looks stunning poured over ice. It's the kind of drink you make on a Sunday afternoon and find yourself reaching for all week long.
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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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