Creamy fudge black Laager rooibos tea

Rooibos fudge sounds unusual at first, yet once you taste it, you wonder why no one introduced you to it sooner.

February 28, 2026

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Creamy fudge black Laager rooibos tea — This really is the easiest fudge recipe ever! Image credit: Joekels

Take this traditional favourite and give it a Laager Rooibos twist! This super simple recipe is easy to make and can be enjoyed with a cup of Laager Rooibos tea.

Ingredients

50 ml strong black Laager Rooibos Tea
1 kg sugar
250 ml condensed milk
115g margarine
5 ml vanilla essence

Method

Add the Laager Rooibos, sugar, condensed milk and margarine to a saucepan and heat over a low heat, stirring continuously until all the sugar has dissolved.
Cook it until it reaches a soft ball stage, stirring continuously to prevent it from burning.
Cool slightly and then add the vanilla essence. Mix with a wooden spoon till the mixture gets stiff.
Press into a baking tray and refrigerate. Once set, cut it into squares.

February 28, 2026

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