The Red Cappuccino: Truly South African

One of my favourite beverages to order when I'm at a restaurant is the Proudly South African Red Cappuccino.  It is made by using rooibos tea ( meaning "red bosh") which is grown in South Africa and is known as a fynbos. We have adapted this versatile tea to produce lovely red cappuccinos, red espressos, and even a rooibos liquor. You can also fine some restaurant that use it to infuse there desserts such as creme caramels or creme brûlées.    

If you would like to get your hands on some of the red espresso, there is a South African Based Business which sells a good quality product. For more information click on the button below. 

Recipe For a great light Red Cappuccino:

• 1 Rooibos tea bag
• 100 ml boiling water
• 150 ml milk (or any milk substitute) 
• 1-2 tsp fresh honey (to your taste)
• 1/3 tsp cinnamon 

Method:

• Boil the water and then soak the teabag in the hot water for 5 minutes, remove the bag but do not squeeze the bag as that will result in the tea having a bitter after taste. 
• Warm up your milk and whisk till foamy, or if you have a foamer just use that.
• Pour the milk into the tea along with the honey and cinnamon, keeping the foam. 
• Now place the foam on top and sprinkle with a bit more cinnamon. 

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Red Espresso