Rooibos Slushy
Rooibos Slushy
This drink always perplexes me a little because the combination is greater than the individual parts. Rooibos is a beautiful herbal tea, and particularly on a hot summer’s day when combined with the lemon and maple it turns into a surprisingly creamy slushy that punches well above its weight. The only challenge is waiting for […]
Servings
4
Prep time
Cook time
Recipe
Vegan, Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 8 rooibos tea bags (or 8 tsp loose-leaf)
- 1L boiling water
- 4–6 tbsp maple syrup, to taste
- 4–6 tbsp maple syrup, to taste
- 1 full tray of ice (about a handful per cup)
Method
- Brew the rooibos in a teapot, using enough tea to make 4 strong cups. Let it steep for at least 10 mins, then strain and chill the tea in the fridge until cold.
- When you’re ready to serve, stir the maple syrup and lemon juice through the cooled tea, adjusting the maple to how sweet you like it.
- Pour into a blender with the ice and blend until you have a slushy consistency, making sure there’s enough ice to get there, which is why chilling the tea first matters.
- Pour and scoop into tall glasses and garnish with a slice of lemon/
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