Caffeine Free Rooibos Orange Iced Tea
Rooibos is naturally free of caffeine, which makes it a brilliant base for a refreshing iced tea you can sip any time of day without the jitters or the afternoon crash. This version gets a citrusy lift from fresh orange rounds steeped right in the hot brew, coaxing out a bright, fruity sweetness that pairs beautifully with the tea's warm, earthy notes. A touch of maple syrup rounds everything out without overpowering the delicate flavors. The process is simple — steep, sweeten, chill — and the result is a gorgeous deep reddish-amber drink that looks as good as it tastes. Fresh mint sprigs on top make it feel like something you'd order at a fancy café, but it comes together right in your own kitchen. It's the kind of drink that works equally well for a quiet morning, a backyard gathering, or winding down in the evening.
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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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