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Now that South Africa is officially in level 2 of the lockdown, there is more than enough reason to celebrate! This is exactly why in this newsletter, we give you a recipe for a unique Rooibos inspired dish. We also share a delicious Rooibos cocktail recipe with you to round off your dining experience.
In other news, we also explain how Rooibos can benefit those over the age of 50, thanks to its numerous health properties.
Many people are following high fat, low carb diets, also known as the Keto eating plan. The challenge with this diet is making sure you eat and drink the correct foods, as every beverage and food item has different nutritional values. Rooibos, however, has been confirmed as one of the best drinks people on the Keto diet can drink.
Have a look at the newsletter below to read more.
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Do you enjoy cooking and eating fish? We’ve discovered a delicious recipe for Rooibos poached kingklip that is bound to be a favourite among everyone that enjoys cooking and creating unique dishes.
The recipe can be used with any white fish, but it is suggested that you use kingklip as it pairs best with Rooibos.
Ingredients:
For the veggies
- 2 handfuls baby potatoes, parboiled
- 1 red onion, quartered
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chopped rosemary
- 8 patty pans
- 8 baby carrots
For the rooibos-poached kingklip
- 4 cups strong rooibos tea
- 1 cup white wine
- ¼ cup + 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp peppercorns
- 4 kingklip fillets, pin boned
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1 tbsp mustard
- ½ cup parsley, to serve
Method:
For the veggies
1. Preheat the oven to 200ºC.
2. Place the baby potatoes and red onion on a roasting tray and drizzle with olive oil and rosemary. Toss to coat, season with salt and pepper and roast for 20 minutes.
3. Add the pattypans, toss with the oil in the tray and continue roasting for 5 minutes.
4. Finally, add the carrots to the tray and roast for a further 10 minutes, or until vegetables are cooked.
For the rooibos-poached kingklip
1. Place the tea, wine, cup of lemon juice, the bay leaf, coriander seeds, peppercorns and a pinch of salt in a deep pan over medium heat. Bring to the boil and allow the spices to infuse for 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to a simmer and remove the spices with a slotted spoon.
2. Add the fish and poach for 5–7 minutes, until cooked through. Remove from the liquid and drain on a paper towel.
3. Melt the butter in a separate pan and fry the garlic until golden. Remove from the heat and stir in the mustard and 2 tbsp lemon juice.
4. Serve the fish hot, drizzled with lemon butter sauce and garnished with parsley. Serve the roast vegetables on the side.
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The Keto-diet is a popular eating plan followed by many across the world. It is, of course, based on the high fat, low carb principle, which means that only certain foods and drinks can be enjoyed.
According to the popular health website, Healthline, those following a Keto eating plan shouldn’t just have to drink water. In fact, they said that Rooibos is Keto-friendly and a great alternative to water for those following this diet.
This is because Rooibos is free of calories and carbs and is an excellent antioxidant. Other than that, Rooibos aids good digestion which is beneficial in itself for those who are prioritising their health.
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| In a recent article by the popular website, Living Better 50, experts concurred that Rooibos is a beneficial drink for those older than 50. In the article, they list numerous benefits that Rooibos offers those who consume it. One of the most promising benefits is that it can aid those living with diabetes and that it offers a great way of ensuring proper hydration.
Of course, Rooibos can also be used in skin care products. Those above the age of 50 are probably all looking for ways to protect their skin and to eliminate signs of aging. Luckily, Rooibos is a great anti-ageing agent. This is part of what Living Better 50 says plays into the fact that Rooibos ought to be tried by its reader base.
They even went on to say: “Rooibos is a great ingredient that we will start to see more and more of in the future. This is why you need to know about Rooibos and the powerful opportunities that products containing this potent gift from nature offer you.”
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| South Africa is officially in level 2 of the nationwide lockdown! Among other things, this means South Africans can buy alcoholic beverages again. We thought this is a perfect opportunity to share an exciting Rooibos cocktail recipe with you so that you can spruce up an old classic!
Ingredients:
- 50ml KWV 10 Year Old
- 50 ml Rooibos tea
- 5 ml ginger syrup
- 5 ml honey syrup
- A dash of bitters
- Garnish: Twist of lemon peel.
Method:
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| There are few things as enjoyable as a cup of perfectly brewed Rooibos tea. Perhaps the only thing better than that is to enjoy a freshly baked pastry with it! Seeing as Rooibos tea is light, contains no calories, and refreshes the body, many people drink it as an after-dinner delight. However, after dinner, one might also be in the mood for something sweet to go with your cuppa.
We found a marvelous article online that explains which pastries you ought to pair with your cup of Rooibos tea. Have a look and try some of these combos for an incredible taste-experience!
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| Stay safe and warm this winter season with a little help from Rooibos. To find out more about Rooibos and for even more Rooibos recipes, visit www.rooibosltd.co.za.
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