Xanthan Gum Free Ginger Rooibos Iced Tea
Rooibos has a naturally sweet, earthy depth that makes it one of the most satisfying bases for iced tea, and pairing it with fresh ginger takes the whole thing to another level. The ginger is simmered directly in the water first, so by the time the tea bags go in, the brew is already fragrant and warming with a gentle spice. A spoonful of honey rounds everything out without overpowering the delicate floral notes of the rooibos. This is the kind of drink that feels fancy enough for guests but requires nothing more than a saucepan, a strainer, and a little patience while it chills. Since every ingredient here is whole and straightforward ā tea, ginger, honey, water ā there are no hidden additives or thickeners to worry about, which makes it a genuinely clean pour. Serve it over a tall glass of ice with an extra ginger slice for a finishing touch that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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