MSG Free Rooibos Orange Iced Tea
Earthy, citrusy, and naturally sweet, this iced tea is the kind of drink that feels like a treat without any of the fuss. Rooibos brings a smooth, slightly nutty depth that pairs beautifully with fresh orange rounds steeped right into the brew, letting the fruit infuse every sip with bright, sunny flavor. A touch of maple syrup does the sweetening here — no flavor packets, no powdered mixes, no mystery additives lurking in the ingredient list. Everything in this recipe is whole and straightforward, which makes it a genuinely clean choice for anyone avoiding processed flavor enhancers. The method is simple: steep, sweeten, chill, and pour over ice. A few sprigs of fresh mint on top make it look like something from a café menu, even though you made it at home in under an hour of hands-off time. It's refreshing, beautiful in the glass, and endlessly easy to batch up 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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