Red Meat Allergy Friendly 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 repeat. Rooibos brews up into a gorgeous deep reddish-amber that looks as inviting as it tastes, with a naturally sweet, slightly nutty flavor that needs very little help. A touch of honey rounds everything out, and a splash of milk transforms it into something almost creamy and café-worthy. For anyone navigating a red meat allergy, beverages can sometimes be a surprising minefield — certain food colorings and flavorings derived from animal sources sneak into packaged drinks more often than you'd think. This recipe sidesteps all of that with a short, clean ingredient list you can verify at a glance. It comes together in one small saucepan with almost no effort, making it a genuinely relaxing ritual from start to finish.
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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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