Soy 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 slices and a touch of maple syrup, the result is something that feels genuinely special without any fuss. The orange steeps right into the warm brew, infusing every sip with bright citrus flavor that balances the tea's subtle nuttiness beautifully. Maple syrup does the sweetening here — no refined sugar, no mystery syrups, just clean and simple. For anyone navigating soy sensitivities, this recipe is completely worry-free from start to finish, built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients with zero hidden additives to second-guess. Straining the tea over ice before serving keeps it crystal clear and perfectly chilled, and a sprig of fresh mint on top makes it look like something you'd pay good money for at a café. It's the kind of drink that works equally well for a quiet afternoon on the porch or as a crowd-pleasing pitcher at a summer gathering.
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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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