Coconut Free Rooibos Orange Iced Tea
Rooibos tea has this naturally sweet, earthy warmth that makes it one of the most satisfying bases for a cold drink — and when you steep it with fresh orange slices, the result is something genuinely special. The citrus infuses right into the hot brew as it cools, so every sip carries a bright, fragrant note without any added flavoring or artificial anything. A touch of maple syrup brings just enough sweetness to round everything out, and a handful of fresh mint on top makes it feel like something you'd order at a nice café. Many bottled teas and flavored drinks sneak in coconut water or coconut-derived sweeteners, so making this at home means you know exactly what's in the glass. The process is relaxed and low-effort — steep, sweeten, chill, and pour — with no special equipment beyond a saucepan and a pitcher. It's the kind of drink that looks beautiful with those ruby-red ice cubes and citrus-stained tea, but requires almost no fuss to pull together. Perfect for a warm afternoon or anytime you want something refreshing that feels a little more elevated than plain iced tea.
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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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