Almond Free Honey Rooibos Herbal Tea
Warm, earthy, and gently sweet, this herbal tea is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up and slow down for a few minutes. Rooibos brings a naturally smooth, slightly floral base that pairs beautifully with the brightness of fresh ginger and the mellow sweetness of honey. Because the whole thing is made from scratch with just a handful of whole ingredients, there's no need to scan labels or second-guess what's hiding in a pre-blended tea mix. The ginger is simmered directly in the water before steeping, which coaxes out a gentle warmth without any sharpness, and the honey dissolves in seamlessly for a rounded finish. Fresh mint sprigs added at the end give each mug a cool, aromatic lift that makes it feel almost spa-like. It comes together in about ten minutes and produces two mugs of something genuinely comforting — simple enough for a weeknight wind-down, pretty enough to serve to a guest.
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2 servings
- 2 cups water
- 2 rooibos tea bags
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 slices fresh ginger (each about ¼ inch thick)
- 4 sprigs fresh mint (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water and ginger slices in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Remove the pan 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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