Rice Free Rooibos Orange Iced Tea
Earthy, citrusy, and beautifully refreshing, this iced tea is the kind of drink that feels fancy without requiring any real effort. Rooibos brings a naturally sweet, slightly floral depth that pairs perfectly with fresh orange slices steeped right into the brew, letting the fruit infuse every sip with bright, sunny flavor. A touch of maple syrup rounds everything out without overpowering the tea, and the result is a chilled pitcher drink that looks stunning poured over ice with a sprig of mint on top. Since rooibos is a South African herbal tisane made from a shrub — not a grain — it's completely free of rice and any grain-based ingredients, making this a genuinely worry-free choice. There's no hidden starch, no grain-derived sweetener, and no complicated substitutions needed; the ingredient list is clean and straightforward from start to finish. It's the kind of recipe you'll want to keep in rotation all summer long, whether you're serving it at a backyard gathering or just treating yourself to something a little more interesting 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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