Seed Oil Free Rooibos Orange Iced Tea
Rooibos brings a naturally sweet, earthy depth to this refreshing iced tea, and when you pair it with fresh orange and a touch of maple syrup, the result is something that feels genuinely special without any fuss. The orange slices steep right in the warm tea as it cools, infusing every sip with bright citrus flavor that no bottled drink can replicate. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener here, keeping things clean and free from any of the refined or additive-heavy syrups you might find in commercial beverages. Every single ingredient in this glass is exactly what it says it is — no hidden fillers, no industrial processing, no seed oils lurking in unexpected places. It's the kind of drink that works just as well for a quiet afternoon on the porch as it does for a backyard gathering, especially with a sprig of fresh mint tucked in for a little extra flair. The process is straightforward: brew, sweeten, chill, and strain — and the payoff is a beautifully colored, deeply flavorful tea that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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