Eggless Rooibos Orange Iced Tea
Rooibos brings a naturally sweet, earthy warmth to this refreshing iced tea, and when you pair it with fresh orange and a touch of maple syrup, the result is something genuinely special. The deep reddish-amber brew looks stunning in a glass over ice, especially with a sprig of fresh mint tucked in for good measure. Because rooibos is naturally caffeine-free and the sweetness here comes entirely from maple syrup, this is a drink the whole table can enjoy without any fuss. Steeping the orange slices directly in the hot tea pulls out all that bright citrus flavor before everything chills down, so every sip tastes like it took way more effort than it actually did. It's the kind of drink that feels fancy enough for a summer gathering but is genuinely simple to throw together ahead of time.
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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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