Rooibos Refresher

Rooibos tea, indigenous to the Cederberg Mountains, is used as the base note for a refreshing summer mocktail, incorporating flavours of lemongrass and lime.

• 2 rooibos teabags 2 lemongrass stalks, split lengthways
• 1½ cups (375ml) boiling water
• small handful of fresh basil leaves
• 1 small lime, sliced
• 2 cups (500ml) ZARI Sparkling White
• ¼ cup (60ml) fresh orange juice ice, to serve

Place the rooibos teabags and lemongrass in a small bowl. Pour the boiling water into the bowl and allow to steep for 5 minutes. Remove the teabags from the bowl, then set aside to cool and infuse.

Remove the lemongrass stalks from the cooled tea. Pour the tea into a large jug and add the basil leaves and lime slices.

Top up with ZARI and orange juice. Stir gently, add ice.

Servings: 4-5

Mason jars add to the feel-good experience. Spoil your taste buds with a delicious tea cake and iced dainty accompaniments.