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    Rooibos iced tea with fresh peach juice

    Published: May 27, 2019 · Modified: May 13, 2022 by Cadry Nelson
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    Rooibos iced tea is made with freshly juiced peaches & loose red rooibos tea. Pour it over ice for a cool, refreshing drink that’s not overly sweet.

    Mason jar with rooibos tea & cut peaches on table.

    One of my favorite parts of traveling takes place in my own home.

    Far away from airports, train stations, and freeways, the joy of traveling begins at the planning stages. The anticipation is part of the adventure.

    In fact, I’ve been known to do online searches for good flight deals, even when I have no vacation days looming in the near future. I check out restaurants a million miles away or scope out what plays are happening in the West End.

    Even if my passport is still tucked away, the one in my mind is ready for exploration.

    And while anticipation is a sweet part of travel, the most long-lived joys are the memories.

    Freshly cut peaches on table & long tea spoon.

    As much delight as one feels hopping on trains in far-flung places, perhaps even more happiness occurs in the years that follow.

    Whether looking through picture albums, putting a wooden topper from Switzerland into a wine bottle, or making a cup of English breakfast tea, these trinkets and treats are touchstones to times of bliss.

    In the spirit of that, today I’m sharing a drink that was inspired by a trip to Kansas City.

    Just a sip and in my mind I’m still relaxing with my husband along the Plaza or taking pictures at the Nelson-Atkins Art Museum.

    Even while “the daily grind” calls, a part of me is reveling on holiday.

    Glass of iced tea with peach juice.

    While on vacation in Kansas City a long while back, I had a red rooibos drink at Café Gratitude. On the menu, it’s called I Am Love.

    Made with rooibos, hibiscus, peach, orange, and tangerine, it ticked all of the boxes for a refreshing hit of summer in a glass. It was light and sweet, without being syrupy or saccharine.

    Overhead glass of red rooibos iced tea, loose rooibos, and tea ball on table.

    What is Red Rooibos?

    Red Rooibos (pronounced ROY-boss) has been one of my favorite teas (actually a tisane) for many years.

    I buy loose rooibos straight from the bulk tea section at my local Co-op. It’s also available at practically any tea shop, bagged and loose.

    Also called Red Bush Tea, this South African beverage is naturally caffeine-free with its own natural, mild sweetness. It can be enjoyed hot in the chilly winter months. But it is also beautiful iced.

    It’s high in antioxidants and low in tannins. It also contains minerals like copper, manganese, fluoride, zinc, magnesium, and potassium.

    After our trip to Kansas City, I started making my Rooibos along with fresh peach juice. My peach rooibos iced tea recipe is a simple one (much simpler than you’d find at Café Gratitude). But it takes me back to a weekend getaway and sunny summer days.

    Mini mason jar with loose tea plus tea steeping & steaming in large jar.

    How to make this fruity iced tea

    Start by filling a tea ball with loose Rooibos tea. (If you’d prefer, you can use a tea press or bagged tea.)

    Allow the tea to steep for five to ten minutes. Remove the ball and pour the tea into a pitcher.

    Juicer with fresh peach juice.

    Remove the pits from two peaches. Juice the peaches. Then pour the peach juice into the pitcher with the tea.

    Refrigerate the peach rooibos tea until you’re ready to drink it. Or pour it into glasses over ice.

    Glass of peach rooibos iced tea on table.

    If your peaches are on the sour side or you just prefer your tea a little sweeter, add a touch of agave syrup or vegan honey (made from apples).

    Enjoy each refreshing sip!

    Glass of red rooibos tea on ice with peach juice.

    Mason jar with rooibos tea & cut peaches on table.

    Peach rooibos iced tea

    Peach rooibos iced tea is made with freshly juiced peaches & loose rooibos tea. Pour it over ice for a cool, refreshing drink that's not overly sweet.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: juice, tisane
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 29kcal
    Author: Cadry Nelson

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups hot water
    • 1 Tablespoon loose Rooibos
    • 2 medium-sized peaches pitted
    • agave syrup to taste (Optional)

    Instructions

    • Steep the Rooibos in hot water in a tea-press, coffee-press, or with a tea ball in a jar for 5-10 minutes. Press the tea or remove the tea ball. Then pour it into a pitcher. (Feel free to use bagged Rooibos for this recipe. Simply make four cups of Rooibos and continue as follows.)
    • Juice two pitted peaches in a juicer. Add juice to the Rooibos and combine. Pour over ice immediately and/or refrigerate.
    • If you'd like for your tea to be a little sweeter, add agave syrup or vegan honey to taste.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 29kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    Here are more recipes inspired by travel:

    • Vegan reuben jackfruit sandwich
    • Pierogi-style vegan quesadilla with ranch
    • Vegan black bean burritos with plantains
    • Raw tacos with walnut filling
    • Vegan burrito bowl with lentils & black beans
    • Double hummus wraps
    • Kale guacamole
    • Farmers market juice with tomatoes & cucumber

    Originally posted August 2012. Content updated May 2019.

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    Comments

    1. glutenfreehappytummy

      August 07, 2012 at 3:08 pm

      wow Cadry that looks so refreshing and inviting!!

      Reply
      • Cadry

        August 08, 2012 at 3:40 pm

        Thanks, Caralyn!

        Reply
    2. Kristy

      August 07, 2012 at 5:15 pm

      I’m not really a tea drinker, but this looks so amazing and refreshing! I’m tempted to go to Cafe Gratitude and try one! Wowzers!

      Reply
      • Cadry

        August 08, 2012 at 3:41 pm

        Have you tried Rooibos? You might be won over. It’s not like your typical tea; there’s no bitterness at all. It has almost a fruity quality to it.

        Reply
    3. Richa

      August 08, 2012 at 1:33 am

      that is a gorgeous color! so refreshing and summery.

      Reply
      • Cadry

        August 08, 2012 at 3:42 pm

        Thanks, Richa! As much as I love hot Rooibos in the winter, it’s certainly a treat to enjoy it with in-season peaches and chunks of ice! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Andrea (@cookeasyvegan)

      August 08, 2012 at 5:25 pm

      Rooibus is a favorite of mine, too. I love to keep a pitcher of iced tea in the refrigerator to cool the hot summer days. At least I did when I lived in a city that actually HAD hot summer days! Combining rooibus with peach is a really smart idea, and I happen to have a case of organic peaches on hand. Alas, no juicer. Perhaps I’ll blend peaches and rooibus in the Vitamix. 🙂

      Reply
      • Cadry

        August 09, 2012 at 2:18 pm

        A CASE of peaches? Lucky you! I made this drink in the Vitamix yesterday, and it tastes great that way! Plus, there’s the added benefit that the Vitamix is a million times easier to clean than the juicer. I’ll be making it that way from now on!

        Reply
    5. Jenny

      August 08, 2012 at 9:44 pm

      Okay, now I know I’ve been pronouncing rooibus wrong all of this time. 🙂 I totally know what you mean about traveling. I do the same thing. I’ve said before that I don’t know which I prefer more – traveling or actually just the planning/anticipation.

      Reply
      • Cadry

        August 09, 2012 at 2:34 pm

        Good planning is so worth it too when you reap the dividends of seeing exciting places, staying in comfort, and eating delicious treats!

        Reply
    6. veganlinda

      August 09, 2012 at 11:48 am

      I am going to make this smoothie style. A friend just gave us peaches from his tree. I can’t wait to taste it.

      Reply
      • Cadry

        August 09, 2012 at 2:35 pm

        Good idea, Linda! I just made this in my Vitamix yesterday, and it tasted great that way. Plus, it was so much easier to clean than my juicer, which has to be scrubbed in multiple parts.

        Reply
    7. GiGi

      August 10, 2012 at 10:35 am

      5 stars
      Perfect fruity tea brew for a staycation!

      Reply
      • Cadry

        August 10, 2012 at 4:01 pm

        Absolutely!

        Reply
    8. Susan

      May 27, 2019 at 9:31 pm

      This looks lovely.
      Peppermint tea is my forever, but after that I love rooibos teas.

      Reply
      • Cadry

        May 29, 2019 at 8:45 am

        Thanks, Susan! I like that rooibos has natural sweetness without needing any sweetener. I always enjoy mint too, but for whatever reason, I rarely get it unless I’m at a restaurant or teahouse.

        Reply
    9. Shannon Skinner

      May 28, 2019 at 7:05 am

      This looks amazing, so refreshing!

      Shannon

      Reply
      • Cadry

        May 29, 2019 at 8:44 am

        Thank you, Shannon! It’s very refreshing, indeed. 🙂

        Reply

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