Honey Free Rooibos Orange Iced Tea
Rooibos brings a naturally sweet, earthy depth to this iced tea that makes it feel far more special than your average glass of something cold. The orange slices steep right into the brew as it cools, infusing every sip with bright citrus flavor without any added juice or artificial flavoring. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener here, keeping things completely free of bee-derived ingredients while still rounding out the flavor beautifully. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning in a pitcher — that deep reddish-amber color with floating orange rounds is genuinely gorgeous. A handful of fresh mint on top adds a cool, herbal finish that makes it feel like something you'd order at a nice café. This is an easy, elegant option for anyone who needs to skip honey but still wants a thoughtfully sweetened, refreshing drink worth sipping slowly.
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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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