Rooibos & Orange Spritz

This Rooibos & Orange Spritz is a bright, caffeine-free refresher that blends the earthy taste of rooibos with fresh orange juice and sparkling water. Perfect for hot days or tea-time mocktails.
Course Drinks

Ingredients
  

  • 1 rooibos tea bag or 1 tsp loose-leaf rooibos
  • 100 ml boiling water
  • 100 ml freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 –2 tsp honey or maple syrup optional
  • Sparkling water or soda water to top up
  • Ice

Garnish:

  • Orange slices or peel
  • Fresh mint optional

Instructions
 

  • Steep the rooibos in boiling water for 5–7 minutes. Remove tea bag and let cool completely.
  • In a glass or jug, stir together cooled rooibos, orange juice, and sweetener if using.
  • Fill a tall glass with ice, pour in the rooibos-orange mixture until ¾ full.
  • Top up with sparkling water.
  • Garnish with orange slice and a sprig of mint.