Fruity Chia Seed Rooibos Ice Cubes

Are you in search of a revitalizing and nutritious beverage to quench your thirst and delight your palate? Consider crafting these easy-to-make ice cubes to enhance your sparkling water experience. Ideal for combating the heat on a summer day, it serves as a guaranteed crowd-pleaser or a welcoming drink. Crafting your own flavourful drinks at home is both effortless and fulfilling, free from the use of artificial colourings and preservatives.

Recipe Details

6 Servings

Ready In: 10 minutes + Overnight Freezing

Nutritional Information

Energy: 26 kCal

Protein: 0.5 g

Carbohydrates: 4.9 g

Sugar: 3.5 g

Fat: 0.8 g

Fibre: 1.1 g

Dietary Requirements

Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian

Lactose-Free

Gluten-Free

Equipment List

Ice cube tray

Torro Medspresso™ machine

Measuring cup

Measuring spoon

Cutting board

Knife

Medium jug

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rooibos tea
  • 1 tbsp Liviana® Honey
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 3 slices grapefruit, halved (can be replaced with an orange)
  • ½ cup berries (blueberries or strawberries)
  • 6 sprigs fresh mint
  • Edible flowers for garnish
  • Sparkling water

Method

  1. Brew 1 cup rooibos tea, and add the Liviana® Honey and chia seeds.
  2. Place the halved grapefruit slices into the ice cubes with the berries and mint. Fill the ice cube tray with the tea mixture.
  3. Garnish with some edible flowers and place in the freezer overnight.
  4. Place the desired amount of ice cubes into a glass and fill with sparkling water.
  5. Enjoy as a beautiful and refreshing drink with your toes dipped into a pool on a sunny day.

Wilna Eksteen

Registered Dietitian

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