Dairy Free Rooibos Orange Iced Tea
Rooibos brings a naturally sweet, earthy depth to this refreshing iced tea, and when you pair it with fresh orange slices and a touch of maple syrup, the result is something that feels genuinely special without any fuss. The orange rounds steep right in the warm tea, slowly releasing their citrusy brightness and a subtle floral note that makes every sip feel a little luxurious. Maple syrup does the sweetening here — no refined sugar, no honey, just a clean, rounded sweetness that plays beautifully with the rooibos. Because every ingredient is naturally free of dairy, there's nothing to swap or substitute; this one works exactly as written. Straining the tea over ice before serving keeps it crystal clear and perfectly chilled, and a sprig of fresh mint on top makes it look like something you'd order at a nice café. It's an ideal make-ahead drink for warm afternoons, dinner parties, or any time you want something more interesting 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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