Yeast Free Rooibos Orange Iced Tea
Rooibos is naturally caffeine-free and has a warm, earthy sweetness that makes it an ideal base for a refreshing iced tea — no fermentation, no yeast, just clean and simple ingredients. Fresh orange rounds steep right in the hot brew, infusing every sip with bright citrus flavor without any added extracts or flavorings to second-guess. A touch of maple syrup brings gentle sweetness that dissolves beautifully into the tea, keeping things wholesome and straightforward. Many bottled teas and flavored drinks can harbor hidden additives or fermented ingredients, so making this at home puts you fully in control of what goes into your glass. The deep reddish-amber color looks stunning poured over ice, and a sprig of fresh mint takes the presentation from casual to genuinely impressive. It's the kind of drink that feels special enough for guests but easy enough to make on a weekday afternoon.
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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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