Fruity, mellow and refreshing, rooibos iced tea is a delicious and caffeine-free drink perfect for summertime. Learn how to make rooibos iced tea using tea bags in this easy recipe tutorial.

Glass of rooibos iced tea served over ice beside a mason jar of freshly brewed rooibos tea concentrate.

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Rooibos (ROY-boss) tea is also called red bush tea and it is native to South Africa. Naturally caffeine-free, it's a hearty tea in the world of herbal tisanes.

Our favorite rooibos tea to buy in tea bags is the Whole Foods 365 Organic Orange Vanilla Creme Rooibos tea. You can find it at any Whole Foods Market or on Amazon.

This method of making iced rooibos tea can be used with any rooibos or red bush tea bags that you have.

🔪 Instructions

Here's how to make rooibos iced tea step-by-step!

Glass electric kettle boiling water for making homemade rooibos iced tea with tea bags.

Step 1: Bring filtered water to boil in a kettle (or in a pan on the stove).

Hot water being poured over rooibos tea bags in a mason jar to brew rooibos iced tea from scratch.

Step 2: Put 4 rooibos tea bags in a quart-sized mason jar (or other heatproof pitcher). Pour 2 cups of boiling water into the jar, filling halfway. Let steep for 10 minutes.

Cold water being added to concentrated rooibos tea in a mason jar to make homemade rooibos iced tea with tea bags.

Step 3: Remove tea bags and throw them away. Then, fill the jar with cool filtered water.

Pouring homemade rooibos iced tea into a glass filled with ice cubes for a refreshing caffeine-free drink.

Step 4: Pour over ice and serve!

Nifty things I use to make tea

Electric kettle with multiple temperature buttons
Mason jar lids with pour spout. I have them in black and pastel colors.
Long tea spoons
Stainless steel tea steeper and strainer - for mugs
Extra tall stainless steel tea strainer - for mason jars

🥡 Make ahead and storage tips

Store prepared rooibos tea in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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