Kenneth Tebogo Middleton’s rooibos and honey butter blends warmth, sweetness and creativity in an easy recipe that elevates everyday meals.
South Africa (16 January 2026) – Sometimes the simplest ideas make the biggest impact in the kitchen. That’s exactly what food content creator Kenneth Tebogo Middleton shows with his take on a rooibos and honey butter recipe.
Instead of treating rooibos as just a tea, he turns it into the star of a dessert. Kenneth starts by boiling water and simmering rooibos tea bags until the liquid reduces into a concentrated infusion. Once cooled, the rooibos reduction is blended into whipped butter alongside honey, vanilla extract and ground ginger, creating a smooth spread that’s rich in flavour and beautifully aromatic.
The warmth of rooibos goes naturally with the sweetness of honey, while the ginger and vanilla add subtle depth without overpowering the butter’s creamy base. Rooibos has long been a household favourite, often brewed strong and shared around the table, but Kenneth’s approach invites it into a different role.
This recipe reimagines a proudly South African ingredient in a way that’s both accessible and creative. It’s the kind of butter that works just as well on warm bread as it does melting over roasted vegetables or adding something extra to everyday meals. The result is a smooth, fragrant butter with layers of flavour that feel comforting without being heavy.
By taking something familiar and presenting it in a new way, he shows how South African flavours can continue to evolve in everyday kitchens.
Kenneth has been wowing the Good Things Guy team with his recipes, take a look at some of our favourites here.
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