Red Meat Allergy Friendly Rooibos Orange Iced Tea
This refreshing iced tea is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy café but comes together with just a handful of pantry staples. Earthy, naturally caffeine-free rooibos gets steeped to a gorgeous deep reddish-amber, then sweetened with maple syrup and infused with fresh orange rounds for a citrusy brightness that feels both sophisticated and easygoing. The orange slices steep right into the warm tea as it cools, pulling out all that fragrant zest without any extra effort. A fine-mesh strainer keeps things clean and elegant before you pour it over ice, and a sprig of fresh mint on top makes it genuinely beautiful to serve. Since every ingredient here is entirely plant-based and naturally free of any animal proteins, it's a completely stress-free choice for anyone navigating a red meat allergy — no label-reading required. It's the perfect pitcher drink for warm afternoons, dinner parties, or just a quiet moment when you want something a little more special than plain water.
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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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