Jul 14 2026

Red Bush Recipe

Time15m
Serves4

Make Red Bush Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Tea Base

Garnishes

Method

Tea Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Steep Tea

    Once the water is boiling, add 2 cups of rooibos tea leaves. Reduce the heat to medium and let it steep for 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Strain Tea

    After steeping, remove the pot from heat and strain the tea leaves using a fine mesh strainer into a teapot or large pitcher.

Flavoring and Serving

  1. 4

    Add Flavorings

    Stir in 2 tablespoons of honey, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the strained tea. Mix well until the honey is fully dissolved.

  2. 5

    Serve

    Pour the tea into cups or mugs. Garnish each serving with a slice of lemon and a few mint leaves for a refreshing touch.

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