Fructose Free Rooibos Orange Iced Tea
Rooibos brews into a gorgeous deep reddish-amber that looks just as good as it tastes, and this iced version is refreshing without being overly sweet. Fresh orange rounds steep right in the warm tea, lending a gentle citrus note that feels bright and natural rather than artificial. A small drizzle of maple syrup brings just enough sweetness to round everything out — and because maple syrup is a much friendlier choice than high-fructose sweeteners, it keeps this drink firmly in safe territory for anyone managing fructose sensitivity. Finding a flavored iced tea at the store that doesn't sneak in fruit concentrates, added sugars, or mystery syrups is genuinely tricky, so making your own is a real win. The process is simple: steep, sweeten, chill, and strain — no special equipment beyond a saucepan and a pitcher. A few sprigs of fresh mint on top make it feel like something you'd order at a nice café, and nobody has to know how easy it actually was.
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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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