Artificial Flavors Free Rooibos Orange Iced Tea
Rooibos is one of those naturally sweet, earthy teas that genuinely doesn't need any help from synthetic flavor additives — and this iced tea leans into that completely. The deep reddish-amber brew gets steeped with fresh orange rounds, letting real citrus oils and juice do all the heavy lifting for flavor. A touch of maple syrup rounds everything out with a gentle, natural sweetness that feels a world away from the artificially flavored drink mixes and bottled teas crowding store shelves. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is — no mystery "natural and artificial flavors" buried in a label. The result is a refreshing, gorgeous glass of iced tea that tastes bright and clean, with a floral depth from the rooibos that pairs beautifully with the orange. A few sprigs of fresh mint on top make it feel like something you'd order at a nice café, but it comes together right in your own kitchen.
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4 servings
- 4 rooibos tea bags
- 4 cups water
- 1 medium orange, thinly sliced into rounds
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
For serving
- 1 cup ice cubes, for serving
- 4 fresh mint sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat, add the 4 rooibos tea bags, and steep for 7–8 minutes, until the brew is a deep reddish-amber.
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