Paraben Free Rooibos Orange Iced Tea
Rooibos brews up into the most gorgeous deep reddish-amber color, and paired with fresh orange slices and a touch of maple syrup, this iced tea tastes like something you'd order at a fancy café. The naturally sweet, earthy notes of rooibos play beautifully against the bright citrus, making every sip feel refreshing and a little luxurious. Avoiding parabens in beverages is easier when you're working from scratch, since bottled teas and flavored drinks can contain preservatives that are harder to spot on a label. Here, every ingredient is clean and straightforward — just tea, fruit, a natural sweetener, and water. Steeping the orange rounds directly in the warm tea pulls out their oils and sweetness in the most effortless way, no artificial flavoring needed. A handful of fresh mint on top adds a cool, aromatic finish that makes this feel like a proper summer drink worth lingering over.
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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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