Rooibos
πͺ PREP TIME 1 mins
π₯ COOK TIME 5 mins
π½οΈ SERVINGS 1 Servings
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Nutritional Breakdown
Calories 246 kcal
Protein 8.2 g
Carbs 41 g
Fat 6.2 g
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1 Servings
- Rooibo1 tsp
- Water200 ml
π‘ Short Description
Overview and quick notes for Rooibos
Caffeine-free red bush tea.
π¨βπ³ Cooking Instructions
Full recipe instructions for preparing Rooibos
π₯ Prep
- Measure out 1 tsp of Rooibos and place it in a tea infuser or directly into a mug.
- Measure out 200 ml of fresh water and set aside.
π₯ Cook
- 1. Heat the 200 ml of water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until it reaches a rolling boil (β100Β°C), about 3 minutes.
- 2. Remove the saucepan from heat and pour the boiling water over the measured 1 tsp of Rooibos in the mug or infuser.
- 3. Cover the mug and let the tea steep for 5 minutes to extract full flavor and color.
- 4. After 5 minutes, remove the infuser or strain the leaves if using loose tea.
π₯ Serve
- Pour the brewed Rooibos into a warm cup and enjoy plain, or add a slice of lemon or a drizzle of honey if desired.
- Serve alongside a light snack such as oat biscuits, fruit scones, or a small cheese platter.
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