Apricot Rooibos Last Light

Apricot brings soft fruit sweetness to rooibos, while ginger adds a sharper, warming finish. The nectar gives more body than sliced fruit would, so stir it through thoroughly. Brew the tea first and start with a small amount of ginger. The flavor will develop while you sip. You should still have a mellow apricot-and-tea cup between those warmer notes, rather than a ginger infusion that happens to contain a little fruit nectar.

Ingredients

• 6 oz Hot water
• 1 tea bag Rooibos tea
• 2 oz Apricot nectar
• 2 slice Fresh ginger

Make it

1. Add the tea or fruit and spices to a heatproof mug or small saucepan.
2. Pour in the hot water. Steep tea for the time on its packet, or gently simmer fruit for 3–5 minutes.
3. Remove tea bags. Strain if you prefer, add any optional sweetener, and sip while comfortably warm.

Benefits

Rooibos · caffeine-free with apricot and ginger

With apricot and ginger beside rooibos, you can enjoy a mellow, woody brewed flavor while keeping caffeine out of this recipe.

A warmer side of ginger

The rooibos and apricot carries a peppery warmth from ginger, giving you a fragrant warm drink to enjoy in place of an alcoholic nightcap.