Chestnut Free Rooibos Orange Iced Tea
This refreshing iced tea is earthy, citrusy, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat without being cloying. Rooibos brings a naturally smooth, slightly nutty depth that pairs beautifully with the bright, fragrant notes of fresh orange slices steeped right into the brew. A touch of maple syrup rounds everything out without overpowering the delicate flavors at play. The whole process is wonderfully low-effort — steep, sweeten, chill, and pour — making it an ideal make-ahead drink for warm afternoons or casual entertaining. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nut concerns, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. Strained over ice and finished with a sprig of fresh mint, it looks genuinely stunning in the glass for something so simple to pull together.
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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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