Celery Free Rooibos Orange Iced Tea
Rooibos tea has a naturally sweet, earthy depth that makes it one of the most satisfying bases for a cold drink, and paired with fresh orange it becomes something genuinely special. The orange slices steep right into the warm tea, infusing every sip with bright citrus flavor without any added juice or artificial flavoring. A touch of maple syrup rounds out the sweetness in the most natural way possible, and the result is a drink that feels both refreshing and a little sophisticated. This is the kind of pitcher drink you make on a Sunday afternoon and find yourself reaching for all week long. Since every ingredient here is straightforward and whole, there's no need to scan labels or second-guess anything — just clean, simple components doing exactly what they should. Strained and poured over ice with a sprig of fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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