How to Brew Rooibos Tea

teas.co.uk · 8 min · Serves 1

You'll need

• 1 Loyd Pure Rooibos pyramid bag
• 250ml freshly drawn water, brought to a true rolling boil
• 1 thin slice of fresh unwaxed lemon (optional, the brighter finish)
• A small splash of cold whole milk, about 1 tbsp (optional, the Afrikaans style finish; choose lemon OR milk, not both)
• 1 tsp acacia honey or raw blossom honey (optional, if your palate prefers sweeter)

Method

1. Fill the kettle and bring it to a true rolling boil.
2. Pre warm the mug by half filling it with hot water from the kettle, swirling once, and discarding the rinse.
3. Drop the tea bag into the pre warmed mug and pour the boiling water over it, filling to about 1cm below the rim.
4. Cover the mug with a small saucer or a tea cosy to hold the heat and the aromatics in as it brews.
5. Steep, covered, for around six minutes.
6. Lift the bag out with a teaspoon, pressing it once against the side, and discard.
7. Finish to taste with a slice of lemon, a splash of cold milk, or a teaspoon of honey, though most people drink it plain.
8. Serve hot, with a plain biscuit or a slice of fruit cake if you like.

Recipe: https://teas.co.uk/recipes/rooibos/how to brew pure rooibos/