Pairing Boerewors correctly — a note on rooibos tea

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Boerewors. I ordered it with rooibos tea and the smoky and braaied elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. boerewors spice mix in particular became more prominent in a good way.

Cape Malay cuisine reflects the heritage of enslaved people brought from Southeast Asia. The a shebeen township tavern is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Boerewors with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.