Rooibos tea comes from the leaves of the South African red bush. It is a refreshing, caffeine-free tea with a mahogany colour and slightly nutty flavour. Honeybush tea is similar but has a sweeter flavour.
- Portion size 8 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine: August 2007
Ingredients
Method
In large heatproof measure or bowl, steep tea in 8 cups (2 L) boiling water for 5 minutes. Discard bags.Meanwhile, in large saucepan, bring currants, sugar and 1 cup (250 mL) water to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring, until currants break down, about 5 minutes. Add to tea; let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.
Strain through cheesecloth-lined sieve into pitcher, pressing solids only gently so beverage remains clear. Serve with ice cubes.
Nutritional facts Per serving: about
- Sodium 4 mg
- Protein trace
- Calories 65.0
- Total fat trace
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Saturated fat 0 g
- Total carbohydrate 16 g
%RDI
- Iron 4.0
- Folate 1.0
- Calcium 2.0
- Vitamin A 1.0
- Vitamin C 68.0
