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Raspberry Rooibos Iced Tea Recipe

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A refreshing and vibrant Raspberry Rooibos Iced Tea combining the earthy flavor of rooibos and tart hibiscus with fresh raspberries and ruby red grapefruit juice, sweetened naturally with raw honey or agave. Perfect for a cooling beverage on warm days.

Ingredients

Tea and Fruit Base

  • 6 cups (1.4 liters) filtered water, divided
  • 1 cup (184g) raspberries, fresh or frozen
  • 2 rooibos tea bags
  • 2 hibiscus tea bags

Sweetener

  • ¼ cup (88g) raw honey or agave syrup for a vegan option

Juice and Garnish

  • 1 cup (240ml) fresh ruby red grapefruit juice
  • Ice cubes, as needed
  • Additional raspberries and grapefruit slices for serving

Instructions

  1. Boil Water and Raspberries: In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of filtered water and the raspberries to a boil, allowing the fruit to release its flavor and color.
  2. Steep the Tea: Remove from heat, add the rooibos and hibiscus tea bags, then cover the saucepan. Let the tea steep for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors fully.
  3. Strain the Tea: Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the tea mixture into a large pitcher, pressing gently on the solids to extract maximum flavor and juice from the raspberries and tea bags.
  4. Sweeten and Chill: Stir in the raw honey or agave syrup until dissolved. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate until the tea is completely chilled, ideally for at least 1 hour.
  5. Finalize the Drink: Once chilled, add the fresh ruby red grapefruit juice and the remaining 2 cups of chilled filtered water to the pitcher. Mix gently to combine all flavors.
  6. Serve: Add ice cubes, and garnish with additional fresh raspberries and grapefruit slices for an extra burst of color and flavor. Serve cold and enjoy.

Notes

  • For a vegan option, substitute raw honey with agave syrup or another plant-based sweetener.
  • Fresh or frozen raspberries both work well in this recipe.
  • Adjust the sweetness according to your preference by adding more or less honey or agave.
  • Steeping time can be adjusted slightly for stronger or milder tea flavor.
  • Use a fine mesh strainer to ensure a clear tea without raspberry seeds or debris.

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