rooibos

Tangy and mellow with a subtle richness of Seville oranges. Our Rooibos presents the purest clarity of flavour from its deep red, long cut leaves, with a rich infusion that is full of authentic character.

Origin

Rooibos, meaning 'red bush', is only grown in Cederberg, a small, mountainous region of South Africa's Western Cape province. Similar to a traditional black tea, our specially selected, long cut rooibos leaves are fully oxidised for a sweet, honeyed herbal infusion. Naturally caffeine-free, Rooibos has a soft, gently tangy flavour with a distinctive hint of bitter Seville orange richness. Did you know, ‘herbal infusion’ is a preferable term to ‘herbal tea’, as tea is an infusion of leaves only from the Camellia sinensis.

What to Look For

Dark red, fine silky strands.

Aroma

Sweet straw and plum fragrance with faint vanilla.

In the Cup

A deep and clear, metallic red infusion.

Taste

Soft and gently tangy with a hint of bitter Seville orange.

The perfect cup

Measure 3g or 2tsp per cup (250ml)

Heat water to 100°C

Infuse tea for 3 minutes

You can re-infuse this tea once