Iced Rooibos Tea

5 from 1 vote

Full of flavor, this iced rooibos tea is perfect for summer drinks! Easy to make, it's a caffeine free, vegan and low histamine drink that takes just a few minutes to prep.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American, British

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 22kcal

Author: Claire

Equipment

Heat-safe jug or pitcher
Muddler or spoon

Ingredients

3 rooibos tea bags
2 slices fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon maple syrup
5 cups boiled water
apple slices optional
ice cubes

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Boil your kettle or a pot of water on the stove top. Allow to cool for a minute, so it isn't at boiling temperature.
Add the rooibos tea bags, maple syrup and ginger slices to a heatproof jug or pitcher. Pour on the hot water and let the tea bags steep for 4-5 minutes. Use a cocktail muddler or spoon to stir, then remove the tea bags.
Set the rooibos tea aside until it cools, then place in the fridge to chill.
Pour into your serving glasses and add apple slices and mint leaves to garnish to preference.

Notes

While you can use boiling water with rooibos tea, allowing it to cool for a minute helps ensure that you won't damage your jug (it's best to use a heat-safe jug or pitcher). It's also suggested by some manufacturers that it is best not to use boiling water as it can scald the tea.
Add more ginger slices for a little extra zingy flavor.
Allow to chill completely before adding ice and serving.

Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance

All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:

ginger, which scores 1.
rooibos tea scores 0, but as SIGHI note, check the ingredients label for any added unsuitable ingredients.

Nutrition