Wheat Free Rooibos Orange Iced Tea
Rooibos is one of those naturally caffeine-free, herbal teas that happens to be completely free of wheat or grain-based ingredients — so this refreshing iced drink is a genuinely fuss-free choice for anyone navigating gluten or wheat concerns. The deep reddish-amber brew gets steeped low and slow, then sweetened with maple syrup and infused with fresh orange rounds for a citrusy, subtly floral flavor that feels far more special than it is complicated. As the orange slices steep in the warm tea, they release a bright, fragrant sweetness that pairs beautifully with the earthy, slightly vanilla-like notes of rooibos. Chilling the whole pitcher lets those flavors meld into something genuinely craveable — the kind of drink you'd expect to pay too much for at a café. A handful of fresh mint on top adds a cool, herby finish that makes every glass feel like a little occasion. It's clean, it's vibrant, and it comes together with just four core ingredients you probably already have on hand.
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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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