This rooibos iced tea is a refreshing, healthy chilled beverage. Homemade iced tea is easy to make, and contains way less sugar than storebought varieties.
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🥘 Ingredients
The perfect rooibos iced tea is made using rooibos tea bags (or loose tea), lemon juice and water. You can also optionally add a sweetener like honey, agave syrup or sugar, and serve it over ice cubes.
☕ Rooibos tea
Rooibos tea, or redbush rea is a South African tea which tastes similar to hibiscus tea. It’s commonly served with sweetener, lemon slices or milk – or enjoyed as is. It contains no caffeine, and has very low tannin levels.
🔪 Instructions
Boil the water in a kettle or a pot, and pour into a large jug. Add two tea bags, and allow them to steep for 2-3 minutes. Remove the tea bags, and add lemon juice, along with the sweetener if you are using it.
Allow the tea to cool down, then place it in the fridge. Leave it for a few hours or overnight to chill it completely.
Serve rooibos iced tea with ice cubes and lemon slices.
💭 Top tips
Here are my best tips to make a delicious rooibos iced tea:
- Serve this iced tea with pieces of fresh fruit, lemon slices or milk to suit your preference.
- Add some rum or vodka for a grown up version of the drink.
🍲 Leftovers
Leftover rooibos iced tea can be stored in an airtight container like a bottle in the fridge for up to 2 days. You can freeze any leftovers in popsicle molds or ice cube trays to enjoy it later.
📋 Frequently asked questions
Is rooibos iced tea allergy friendly? – This recipe is dairy free, egg free, gluten free, nut free and suitable for most diets and allergies.
Is this recipe suitable for kids? – Yes. As rooibos tea is caffeine free, it can safely be enjoyed by children.
Can I make this vegan? – Absolutely. This recipe is vegan as long as you use a vegan sweetener. Omit the sweetener completely, or use agave syrup or brown sugar.
📖 Recipe
Rooibos Iced Tea
Ingredients
- 1 liter water (4 US cups)
- 2 rooibos tea bags
- 1/2 lemon – juice only
- 1 tsp honey (or agave syrup or other sweetener)
Instructions
- Boil the water in a kettle or a pot, and pour into a large jug.
- Add two tea bags, and allow them to steep for 2-3 minutes. Remove the tea bags, and add lemon juice, along with the sweetener if you are using it.
- Allow the tea to cool down, then place it in the fridge. Leave it for a few hours or overnight to chill it completely.
- Serve rooibos iced tea with ice cubes and lemon slices.
Notes
Leftovers
Leftover rooibos iced tea can be stored in an airtight container like a bottle in the fridge for up to 2 days. You can freeze any leftovers in popsicle molds or ice cube trays to enjoy it later.Top tips
Here are my best tips to make a delicious rooibos iced tea:- Serve this iced tea with pieces of fresh fruit, lemon slices or milk to suit your preference.
- Add some rum or vodka for a grown up version of the drink.
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