BHA & BHT Free Rooibos Tea
Rooibos is one of those ingredients that feels almost too good to be true — naturally caffeine-free, rich in antioxidants, and completely free from the synthetic preservatives that sneak into so many packaged teas and flavored drinks. This simple stovetop brew layers in fresh ginger for a gentle warmth that builds beautifully with every sip, while a drizzle of honey rounds everything out with just the right touch of sweetness. The deep reddish-amber color alone is enough to make you want to curl up on the couch and never leave. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward — water, tea, ginger, honey, and an optional splash of milk — there's no label-reading anxiety, no hidden additives, and no guesswork. It's the kind of drink that feels like a small act of self-care, and it comes together in under ten minutes with barely any cleanup. Whether you take it plain or with a little milk swirled in, this is a mug worth making again and again.
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2 servings
- 2 cups water
- 2 rooibos tea bags
- 3 thin slices fresh ginger
- 1–2 tsp honey, or to taste
- ¼ cup milk (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water and ginger slices in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Remove from the heat, add the rooibos tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes, until the liquid is a deep reddish-amber.
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