Method

Chilled Rooibos and Ginger Tea

1. Place tea bags with ginger, cinnamon (see tip) and boiling water in a small saucepan. Bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Set aside for 2-3 hours to infuse.
2. Remove spices and tea bags and stir in the EquiSweet. Refrigerate until needed.
3. Add ⅓ cup (80 ml) of the tea to a glass and top each glass with 3 Tbsp (45 ml) of fresh orange juice, water or soda water.
4. Enjoy chilled with ice cubes, mint, fruit and lemon slices.

Serving suggestion:

1. Alternatively, infuse tea in the saucepan for a few minutes and enjoy as a warm drink, with fresh orange juice as the mixer for a comforting, immune-boosting drink.

Tip:

1. Whole spices like 2-3 whole cloves or 2 cardamom pods, lightly crushed, will also be delicious in this recipe. Use it with the cinnamon or as a substitute.

Nutritional information per serving of 1 cup of tea:

1. One serving is equivalent to 2/3 portion fruit (+ fruit juice/fruit for serving). Using fresh orange juice, GI (calculated) = 46 (low GI). GL per serving = 5 Energy – 218 kJ; Protein – 0.8g; Carbs – 10.9g; Fat – 0.2g; Fibre –1.4g