Gelatin Free Rooibos Orange Iced Tea
Rooibos brings a naturally sweet, earthy warmth to this iced tea, and paired with fresh orange slices and a touch of maple syrup, the result is something genuinely refreshing and a little special. The deep reddish-amber brew steeps up beautifully, picking up bright citrus notes as the orange rounds slowly infuse into the hot tea while it cools. Every single ingredient here is straightforwardly plant-based and free from any animal-derived setting agents, so you can sip without a second thought. Maple syrup does the sweetening work in a way that feels more complex than plain sugar — it rounds out the fruit and the tea rather than just adding sweetness on top. Straining the chilled tea over ice keeps the texture perfectly clean and smooth, and a sprig of fresh mint on top makes it look like something you'd pay good money for at a café. It's an easy, elegant pitcher drink that works just as well for a quiet afternoon as it does for a crowd.
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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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