By: Chris Maré (Reproduced with kind permission from A touch of Rooibos, cookbook)
(Makes about 8 cups)
8 cups water
9 Rooibos tea bags (9 tbsp tea leaves)
¼ cup honey
3 whole star anise pods
1 stick cinnamon
½ cup sugar
1 cup apple juice
Place all the ingredients, except the apple juice, in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
Strain the Rooibos mixture into a jug or container. Add the apple juice. Mix well.
Place in the refrigerator until cold.