High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Rooibos Orange Iced Tea
Rooibos brings a naturally sweet, earthy warmth to this refreshing iced tea, and when paired with fresh orange slices, it develops a bright citrus depth that tastes far more sophisticated than the effort involved. Sweetened iced teas are one of those sneaky places where high fructose corn syrup tends to hide — bottled and canned versions almost always rely on it — so making your own at home is genuinely the cleanest route. Here, maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, dissolving smoothly into the hot brew and adding a subtle richness without any of the processed stuff. The orange rounds steep right in the tea as it cools, infusing every sip with a gentle, sun-ripened flavor that no flavoring extract could replicate. Served over ice with a sprig of fresh mint, it looks like something from a café menu but comes together with just a handful of real, recognizable ingredients. It's the kind of drink you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week.
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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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