
This refreshing iced tea is earthy, citrusy, and just sweet enough to make it your new warm-weather staple. Rooibos brings a naturally smooth, slightly nutty depth that pairs beautifully with the brightness of fresh orange slices steeped right in the brew. A touch of maple syrup rounds everything out without overpowering the delicate flavors at play. The process is simple — boil, steep, sweeten, chill — and the result looks stunning poured over ice with a sprig of fresh mint. Since every ingredient here is entirely plant-based and straightforward, there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass, which is a genuine relief when you're trying to avoid hidden animal-derived additives that sometimes sneak into flavored drinks. It's the kind of thing you can batch ahead and keep in the fridge all week, ready to pour whenever you need something a little more special than plain water.
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Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
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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