Dairy Free Rooibos Tea
Rooibos is one of those ingredients that deserves far more attention than it gets — naturally caffeine-free, deeply earthy, and a gorgeous reddish-amber in the cup. Fresh ginger brings a gentle warmth and brightness that makes this feel like a proper remedy as much as a daily ritual. The recipe calls for milk as a completely optional finishing touch, so skipping it is effortless and doesn't take anything away from the drink. A drizzle of honey rounds out the flavor with just enough sweetness to balance the spice. It's the kind of cup that feels restorative on a slow morning or a chilly evening, and it comes together in minutes with almost no cleanup. Simple, soothing, and naturally free of any dairy concerns right from the start.
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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)
Can be omittedmilk
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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