Vegetarian Rooibos Orange Iced Tea
Rooibos has a naturally sweet, earthy depth that makes it one of the most satisfying bases for a cold drink, and pairing it with fresh orange takes it somewhere genuinely special. As the tea steeps to that deep reddish-amber, the citrus slices slowly infuse the whole pitcher with a bright, fragrant warmth that no bottled tea can replicate. A touch of maple syrup brings just enough sweetness without overpowering the delicate floral notes — and yes, it keeps things entirely plant-based with no honey or refined sugar in sight. Letting the orange rounds steep as the tea cools is the quiet magic step here; by the time everything hits the fridge, the flavors have melded into something that tastes far more considered than the effort involved. Poured over ice and finished with a sprig of fresh mint, it looks stunning in a glass and drinks even better on a warm afternoon. It's the kind of thing you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week.
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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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