Nutmeg Free Honey Rooibos Herbal Tea
Warm, naturally sweet, and deeply soothing, 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 rich, earthy depth with a gorgeous amber-red color, while fresh ginger adds a gentle heat that builds beautifully with every sip. A spoonful of honey rounds everything out with floral sweetness, and the optional mint sprigs give it a bright, refreshing finish. Because the whole thing is built from just a handful of clean, whole ingredients, there's no need to scan labels or second-guess what's hiding in a store-bought blend. Many packaged teas and spice mixes sneak in warming spices you may be trying to avoid, so brewing your own from scratch puts you fully in control. The process is simple — just a quick simmer, a short steep, and a pour through a strainer — making this an easy ritual you'll want to repeat every single day.
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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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