High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Honey Rooibos Herbal Tea
Warm, earthy, and just sweet enough, this simmered herbal tea is the kind of drink that feels like a genuine reset at the end of a long day. Rooibos brews into a gorgeous deep amber-red, and when you add fresh ginger and a spoonful of honey, the result is something that tastes far more intentional than the effort involved. Sweetened beverages are one of the sneakiest places high fructose corn syrup tends to hide — bottled teas, flavored drinks, and even some herbal blends can carry it in syrups or added flavorings. Here, honey does all the sweetening work, dissolving cleanly into the strained brew for a smooth, naturally sweet finish with no unwanted additives. The fresh ginger brings a gentle warmth that builds as you sip, and the optional mint sprigs add a cool, bright lift that makes the whole cup feel a little more special. It comes together in one small saucepan with just a handful of real ingredients, which means you always know exactly what's in your mug.
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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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