Raspberry Rooibos Iced Tea

For an ultra-refreshing warm weather drink, add a hint of raspberry and grapefruit to your rooibos iced tea.

As the weather warms up, it’s always a good idea to have an icy cold drink to reach for on hand and my go-to is a batch of homemade, fruity raspberry grapefruit iced tea.  It’s the ultimate spring and summertime drink and the perfect foil for the hottest of days.  Easy to make and deliciously refreshing, I keep a pitcher in my fridge at all times during spring and summer.

All it takes is a few minutes to make a batch of thirst-quenching iced tea filled with fruit flavor.  The best thing about making your own at home is that you can get creative and customize your blend.  My current concoction is a blend of rooibos and hibiscus tea flavored with raspberries and grapefruit juice.  It’s fun and fruity with a refreshing sweet/tart taste.

Rooibos is one of my favorite caffeine-free teas and a frequent addition to my iced teas since it works beautifully with a variety of fruits.  The hibiscus is slightly floral with a tartness that plays well here with the raspberries and grapefruit and adds a lovely hot pink hue. The combination of sweet and tart flavors makes for a super refreshing tea that’s perfect for spring or summer sipping.

Loaded with bright flavors and a splashy color, it just feels fancy and makes it a sophisticated addition to a brunch or barbecue.  All you need is a quick simmer and steep and you’re left with a vibrant jewel-colored tea.  After a cool down in the fridge, the iced tea is finished with a bit of fresh ruby red grapefruit juice and is served icy cold.  It’s easily scaled up to serve a crowd or when you need plenty of cold drinks on hand.  And because it’s naturally caffeine-free both adults and kids can enjoy a glass.

More iced tea recipes:

• Strawberry Rhubarb Iced Tea
• Berry Iced Tea Popsicles

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Yield: 6 Servings

Raspberry Rooibos Iced Tea

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

For an ultra-refreshing warm weather drink, add a hint of raspberry and grapefruit to your rooibos iced tea.

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Ingredients

• 6 cups/ 1.4 liters filtered water (divided use)
• 1 cup/184g raspberries (fresh or frozen)
• 2 rooibos tea bags
• 2 hibiscus tea bags
• ¼ cup/88g raw honey (or agave for vegan)
• 1 cup/240ml fresh ruby red grapefruit juice
• Ice cubes, additional raspberries and grapefruit slices for serving

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan bring 4 cups of water and raspberries to a boil. Add tea bags, cover and steep for 10 minutes. Strain tea through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher, while pressing on solids. Stir in honey or sweetener of choice; refrigerate, covered until cold.
2. Add grapefruit juice, remaining 2 cups chilled water, ice cubes and additional raspberries and grapefruit slices if desired. Serve cold.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 87Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 11mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 2gSugar: 15gProtein: 1g

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Sylvie

Sylvie Shirazi is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Gourmande in the Kitchen. For the last 10 years she's been making eating more healthfully easy and accessible with gluten-free, grain-free, paleo and vegan recipes that are free from processed ingredients.