Rooibos is also known as Red Bush or Red Tea. This is the superior grade of Rooibos from the Cedarburg region of South Africa. A reddish herbal tea with sweet flavor notes. The tea bags are unbleached, free of wasteful envelopes, staples, strings or tags of any kind.
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Naturally caffeine free
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Country of Origin: South Africa
Region: Cedarburg
Shipping Port: Cape Town
Grade: Choice Grade #1
Altitude: 1500 - 2500 ft. above sea level
Manufacture Type: Fermentation turns the leaves from green to deep red and gives a slightly sweet note
200 ml (about 7 ounces) of brewed Rooibos contains the following nutrients:
| Nutrient | Function in the Body | per 200 ml |
| Iron (Fe) | Essential for transport of oxygen in the blood | 0.07 mg |
| Potassium (K) | Assists certain metabolic functions | 7.12 mg |
| Calcium (Ca) | Necessary for strong teeth and bones | 1.09 mg |
| Copper (Cu) | Assists certain metabolic processes | 0.07 mg |
| Zinc (Zn) | Necessary for normal growth and development of healthy skin | 0.04 mg |
| Magnesium (Mg) | Assists a healthy nervous system and other metabolic processes | 1.57 mg |
| Fluoride(F) | Necessary for strong teeth and bones | 0.22 mg |
| Manganese (Mn) | Assists metabolic processes and bone growth and development | 0.04 mg |
| Sodium(Na) | Necessary for fluid and acid-base balance | 6.16 mg |
Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 teaspoon of Rooibos for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the pot, cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes. Pour into your cup; add milk and sugar to taste.
Iced tea brewing method (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6 teaspoons of Rooibos into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the Rooibos. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the Rooibos into the serving pitcher straining the leaves. Add ice and top-up with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste.
