Honey Rooibos Iced Tea with Citrus and Mint

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A refreshing iced tea inspired by the South African rooibos herb, sweetened with honey and brightened with fresh citrus and mint. This Vietnamese recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, brings together rooibos tea bags, boiling water, honey for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 60 calories and feeds 4, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 7 min Serves 4 Ethiopian cuisine 60 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pour 4 cups boiling water over 3 rooibos tea bags in a heatproof pitcher. Steep for 7 minutes until rich and reddish-brown, then remove tea bags.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 3 tbsp honey while tea is still warm until fully dissolved.
  3. Step 3: Add 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and 1/2 cup fresh orange slices to the tea, stirring gently.
  4. Step 4: Refrigerate the tea until chilled, about 1 hour.
  5. Step 5: To serve, fill glasses with 2 cups ice cubes and pour the chilled rooibos tea over them. Garnish with 10 fresh mint leaves for a cooling aromatic finish.

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