Oats 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 brings a naturally smooth, slightly nutty depth that pairs beautifully with the brightness of fresh ginger and the floral sweetness of honey. Because every single ingredient here is a whole, recognizable food, there's no need to squint at a label or second-guess whether something snuck in that shouldn't be there. The ginger gets a quick simmer before the tea bags even hit the water, which coaxes out a gentle warmth that runs all the way through each sip. A handful of fresh mint sprigs stirred in at the end adds a cool, aromatic lift that makes the whole cup feel a little more special. It comes together in one small saucepan with almost no effort, making it just as practical on a weeknight as it is for a slow weekend morning.
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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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