Carrageenan Free Rooibos Tea
Warm, earthy, and naturally sweet, this soothing cup is built around rooibos — a South African red bush tea that's caffeine-free and packed with a rich, slightly nutty flavor. Fresh ginger slices are simmered right in the water before steeping, giving the brew a gentle, warming kick that makes it feel like a proper remedy on a cold day. A drizzle of honey rounds everything out beautifully, and a splash of milk can be stirred in for a creamier, more comforting finish. For anyone avoiding carrageenan — a common additive found in many commercial dairy alternatives and flavored tea blends — this recipe is a breath of fresh air. Every ingredient here is straightforward and whole: water, tea bags, ginger, honey, and plain milk if you choose it. No processed creamers, no shelf-stable additives, no label-reading required. It's the kind of simple, from-scratch preparation that makes avoiding hidden ingredients genuinely easy rather than exhausting. Brew a batch, settle in, and enjoy it exactly as it is.
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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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