Recipes

Blueberry & Rooibos Sparkler

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Total time: 1 hour (including cooling tea)
2 servings
Fibre source, Low salt, Low saturated fat, Low sugar
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

This naturally caffeine-free Blueberry & Rooibos Sparkler is full of flavour, low in sugar, and kind to your heart. With antioxidant-rich rooibos and fresh berries, it's a vibrant alternative to alcohol – perfect for toasting to your health.


Method

  1. Steep the rooibos tea bag in 1 cup boiling water for 5–7 minutes. Remove the bag or strain, then cool.
  2. In a small bowl or glass, gently crush the blueberries with lime juice to release their juice.
  3. Fill two glasses with ice. Divide the blueberry-lime mixture between the glasses. Pour over the cooled rooibos tea (about ½ cup per glass), then top up with sparkling water.
  4. Garnish with a mint leaf and cucumber slice, and enjoy!

    Ingredients

  • 1 rooibos tea bag
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ¼ cup frozen blueberries
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • Sparkling water
  • Ice cubes
  • Mint leaves & cucumber slice for garnish

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