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There are so many Cold & Flu medicines on the market, but with the health benefits and high level of antioxidants in rooibos tea, it is a much healthier alternative. Here is a list from the Rooibos Council for 8 absolutely delicious, antioxidant-packed Rooibos smoothies you can make to boost your immune system to beat Colds and Flu.

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ROOIBOS, STRAWBERRY AND ORANGE SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENT for 1 serving

• 1 – 2 Rooibos tea bags
  
• 125 ml boiling water
  
• 225 g frozen strawberries
  
• ½ a peeled and chopped orange
  
• 125 g silken tofu
  
• 1 tbsp vanilla protein powder
  
• 1 tsp liquid honey, optional

METHOD

1. Put the Rooibos bags in a teapot or heatproof jug and pour over the water. Steep for 8 to 10 minutes, then remove the bag. Leave to cool.
2. Put the tea, berries, tofu, and protein powder into a blender and process until smooth. Sweeten to taste with honey and pour into glasses. Serve immediately.

Handy tips:

• Silken tofu adds a lovely creamy richness
• Replace the Rooibos tea bag with a Rooibos Chai tea bag

BLUEBERRY POMEGRANATE ROOIBOS ANTIOXIDANT SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS for 2 medium servings

• 1 banana
• 1 cup fresh pomegranate arils
• 1/2 cup frozen blueberries and/or strawberries
• 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed
• 1 Tbsp whey or hemp protein
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 1 Tbsp flaxseed or hemp oil
• 10 – 15 ml lemon juice
• 2 – 3 bags of Rooibos tea
• 1,5 cups boiling water plus 1 cup ice

 METHOD

1. Put the Rooibos bags in a teapot or heatproof jug and pour over the water. Steep for 8 to 10 minutes, then remove the bag. Leave to cool.
2. Put the remainder of the ingredients and the tea into a blender and process until smooth. Sweeten (if necessary) to taste with honey and pour into glasses. Serve immediately.

ROOIBOS, YOUNGBERRY AND BANANA SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS for 1 serving

• 1 ½ bananas
• 1 – 2 Rooibos tea bags
• 125 ml boiling water
• 1/3 cup frozen berries (youngberries or raspberries)
• ¼ cup milk
• 250 ml plain yoghurt
• Chia seeds or sunflower seeds
• Goji berries

METHOD

1. Put the Rooibos bags in a teapot or heatproof jug and pour over the water. Steep for 8 to 10 minutes, then remove the bag. Leave to cool.
2. Combine all ingredients into a blender besides the chia seeds and goji berries.
3. Blend until creamy and top with chia seeds and goji berries.
4. Serve immediately.

GREEN ROOIBOS SMOOTHIE

INGREDENTS for 1 serving

• 1 small apple, cored
• 5 cm piece cucumber
• 1 stalk celery, including leaves
• 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, including stems
• 1 cup baby greens (your choice of spinach, chard, kale)
• 1/8 slice of lemon (including rind)
• 10 ml lemon juice
• 1 kiwi peeled
• 1/4 cup raw almonds
• 1 Tbsp chia or sunflower seeds (optional)
• 1 cup brewed Green Rooibos tea, chilled
• 6-8 ice cubes

METHOD

1. Combine all ingredients except ice cubes in a high-powered blender.
2. Blend on high until smooth.
3. Add ice cubes one at a time until fully crushed and mixed.
4. Serve immediately.

Handy tip:

• Add an extra peach or lemon flavoured Rooibos tea bag

PEAR AND ROOIBOS VANILLA SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS for 1 serving

• 1 Rooibos tea bag
• Couple of drops of Vanilla Essence
• 80ml (1/3 cup) boiling water
• 2 pears, cored and diced (no need to peel, unless you want to)
• 1 – 2 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 4 tablespoons oats
• 250 ml plain yoghurt
• 125ml (1/2 cup) rice (or soy / almond / cow) milk, chilled
• 5 ml lemon juice

 METHOD

1. Place the tea bag into a mug and pour over the boiling water. Add the honey and vanilla essence and stir to dissolve.
2. Let the tea bag steep for 1-5 minutes depending on the strength you like.
3. Remove the tea bag and refrigerate the tea for a few minutes to cool.
4. Put the pear and oats into a blender and pour over the tea.
5. Pour in the rice milk and blend until smooth.
6. Serve immediately.

Handy tip:

• The thinness of the rice milk keeps it light and fruity

CHAI ROOIBOS SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS for 1 serving

• 1/4 cup of brewed Rooibos Chai tea, cooled to room temperature
• 1/2 medium ripe banana
• 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk
• 1 or 2 tbs of raw honey
• 1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp of ground ginger
• Optional: add a protein powder
• Ice – a couple of handfuls

METHOD

1. Add all of the above ingredients and ice to a blender
2. Blend until creamy smooth
3. Garnish with banana slices and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired

Handy tip:

• This simple chai tea smoothie is a slightly sweet and definitely spicy treat and is gluten-free and dairy-free.

GRANADILLA, PEACH AND CITRUS ROOIBOS SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS for 4 medium servings

• 500 ml boiling water
• 2 – 4 Rooibos Teabags
• 2 oranges / grapefruit / naartjies peeled
• 2 peaches, rinsed and cut up
• 500 ml plain yoghurt
• 115 g granadilla pulp
• 10 ml lime or lemon juice
• Honey as needed

METHOD

1. Add boiling water to the teabags and remove them after 7 minutes. Set aside and let the tea cool down.
2. Puree citrus, peaches, yogurt, granadilla pulp, and tea in a blender until thick and smooth.
3. Add honey and stir.
4. Serve chilled.

ROOIBOS NUTTY SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS for 1 serving

• 2 – 3 Rooibos teabags
• 250 ml boiling water
• 1 – 2 bananas
• 250 ml almond milk
• 1 tablespoon smooth peanut, cashew, or almond butter
• 1 tbsp vanilla protein powder
• 1 tsp liquid honey, optional
• 10 – 15 ml lemon juice
• Sprinkle on cinnamon (optional

METHOD