Iced Rooibos Tea (Sugar-Free, Caffeine-Free)
Iced rooibos tea is a refreshing summer drink without caffeine or added sugar. This easy, healthy recipe is thirst-quenching and naturally sweetened with fresh orange and cinnamon. It's quick to make and perfect for keeping in the fridge for hot summer days.
Ingredients
- 2 rooibos tea bags
- ½ cinnamon stick
- ¼ orange
Instructions
Hot Brew Method
- Place the tea bags, orange and cinnamon stick in a heat proof jug and cover with 500ml boiling water.2 rooibos tea bags, ½ cinnamon stick, ¼ orange
- Leave to cool. This will take about an hour in the fridge.
- Serve over ice with a slice of orange.
Cold Brew Method
- Use twice the number of teabags or loose leaf tea and cinnamon when cold brewing to get a good depth of flavour.
- Leave the tea to infuse in the fridge for about 8 hours, or overnight.
- Strain out the teabags and cinnamon when you are ready to drink and add a fresh slice of orange and ice.
Notes
- If you want to use loose-leaf redbush tea, replace each tea bag with one teaspoon of loose tea. Strain out the tea before serving.
- If you want your tea to be sweeter, add a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup.
- The jug of iced tea can be topped up with boiling water once or twice. Discard the tea bags at the end of the day.
Nutrition
Calories: 11kcalCarbohydrates: 2.7gProtein: 0.2gFiber: 0.6gSugar: 2.2g
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