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Lifestyle

Rooibos tea
Rooibos tea fits in well with the concept of the hygge lifestyle. It has an earthy
flavour, health benefits and a natural sweetness. Here are a couple of recipes
using Rooibos, perfect for a chilly winter’s evening:

Rooibos hot chocolate Rooibos and Apple Cider
Ingredients Ingredients
Two cups brewed Rooibos Four cups apple cider
Two cups milk or dairy-free alternative Four Rooibos sachets
Half a cup dark chocolate chips or chopped up chocolate One cinnamon stick
One tablespoon cocoa powder One orange, sliced
One tablespoon sugar or sweetener One apple, sliced
One teaspoon vanilla extract Two tablespoons honey
Whipped cream and cinnamon (optional, for garnish) Four whole cloves and/or star anise

Method Method
Brew a strong cup of Rooibos using two sachets In a large pot, combine the apple cider, Rooibos sachets,
In a saucepan, combine the brewed Rooibos, milk, dark cinnamon stick, orange and apple slices, honey and cloves/
chocolate, sugar and cocoa powder. star anise.
Warm up the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly Heat the mixture over medium heat until it is hot but not
until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth. boiling.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow to simmer for 5-10 minutes so that the flavours blend
Pour into mugs, top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of together.
cinnamon if desired, and enjoy this luxurious treat! Remove the sachets and cloves.
Serve the cider in mugs, garnished with a slice of orange or a
cinnamon stick, if desired.

Information supplied by Meropa Communications on behalf of the SA Rooibos Council. Photos: Shutterstock.

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