MSG Free Rooibos Tea
Warm, earthy, and just a little spicy from the fresh ginger, this soothing cup is the kind of thing you'll want to make on a slow morning or whenever you need a moment to breathe. Rooibos is naturally caffeine-free and has a gentle, slightly sweet flavor that pairs beautifully with honey and a splash of milk. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's no need to squint at a label or second-guess what's hiding in a flavored powder or premixed blend. The fresh ginger gets simmered right in the water before the tea even steeps, which gives the brew a subtle warmth without any artificial flavoring or seasoning shortcuts. A drizzle of honey rounds everything out, and the optional milk makes it feel almost like a cozy latte. It's a genuinely clean, simple recipe that delivers real comfort with zero additives.
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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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