Rye Free Honey Rooibos Herbal Tea

Total time15 min

Prep time3 min

Cook time7 min

Warm, soothing, and naturally sweet, this herbal tea is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up and slow down for a few minutes. Rooibos is a South African red bush herb that's completely grain-free by nature, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden cereal grains sneaking into your cup. Fresh ginger is simmered directly in the water first, which coaxes out a gentle heat and depth that a simple steep just can't match. The rooibos then blooms into that gorgeous deep amber-red color, and a stir of honey rounds everything out with just the right touch of sweetness. A few sprigs of fresh mint at the end add a bright, cooling contrast that makes the whole thing feel a little more special. It comes together with almost no effort and just a handful of real, whole ingredients — exactly the kind of simple pleasure worth making on a slow morning or a quiet evening.

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Ingredients

2 servings

2 cups water
2 rooibos tea bags
2 tbsp honey
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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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