Turkey Free Rooibos Orange Iced Tea
This 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 for a warm, rounded sweetness that white sugar just can't match. Fresh orange rounds steep right in the hot tea as it cools, infusing every sip with a bright citrus note that feels both refreshing and a little sophisticated. The whole process is beautifully low-effort — steep, sweeten, chill, and strain — and the result is a pitcher of something genuinely special. Served over ice with a sprig of fresh mint, it's the perfect thing to pull out of the fridge on a warm afternoon or set out for guests who want something a little more interesting than lemonade.
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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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