Sesame Free Rooibos Orange Iced Tea
Earthy, floral rooibos meets bright citrus in this refreshing iced tea that feels like a serious upgrade from anything you'd grab off a store shelf. The naturally caffeine-free base gets sweetened with maple syrup instead of refined sugar, giving it a subtle warmth that plays beautifully against the orange slices steeped right into the brew. As the tea cools, the citrus infuses every sip with a fragrant, sun-ripened flavor that's hard to stop drinking. A handful of fresh mint on top adds a cool, herbal finish that makes it feel genuinely special. Every single ingredient here is straightforwardly free of sesame in any form — no hidden oils, no ambiguous seasonings, just clean, simple components you can trust. It's the kind of drink that works equally well for a lazy afternoon on the porch or as an elegant option at a dinner party.
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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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