Rooibos Tea Recipes

Rooibos Lavender Mint Tea
½ tsp (2ml) dried lavender flowers
½ tsp (2ml) Rooibos
2 Tbsp (30 ml) fresh mint leaves
1 cup (250 ml) boiling water
Honey to taste

In a teapot, combine the lavender flowers, Rooibos leaves and mint.  Pour boiling water over the mixture.  Steep for 10 minutes.  Serve hot or chilled

Rooibos Party Tea
2 cups (500ml) 100% cranberry juice
1 cup (250ml) Rooibos tea, brewed
1 cup (250ml) apple juice

In a saucepan, or crockpot, combine all ingredients.  Over medium heat warm and serve.  Serves 4.

Rooibos Barbeque Sauce
15.5 ounce (156ml) can tomato paste
½ cup (125ml) Rooibos tea, brewed
½ cup (125ml) molasses
1 tsp (5ml) liquid smoke
½ tsp (2ml) cinnamon
½ tsp (2ml) allspice
2 cloves garlic pressed
2Tbsp (30ml) tamari soy sauce
1Tbsp (15ml) balsamic vinegar
Pinch cayenne
In a medium bowl, mix together the tomato paste, molasses, and Rooibos tea.  Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.  Serves well with tofu, meats, veggie burgers or kebobs.  Keep well refrigerated.