Rooibos Tea (South Africa Source)
WHAT IS ROOIBOS? Rooibos tea, also called red tea or red bush tea, is an herbal tea that is completely unrelated to black and green teas. Indeed, unlike black tea, such as Assam, Darjeeling, Ceylon tea, and Green tea, Rooibos tea is a very flavourful, caffeine-free, alternative. Rooibos tea is also low in tannins, meaning it’s not at all astringent or bitter and won’t upset your stomach. Read more >
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Rooibos Herbal Orange Tea from Celebration Herbals contains organically grown and prepared rooibos, orange peel, hibiscus, and lemongrass, to ensure the natural taste and active properties are enjoyed in every cup of tea. Rooibos, also known as Red tea, is a native of the mountainous regions of South Africa. Low in tannins and is caffeine-free, Rooibos, has high levels of antioxidants, even com...
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Rooibos Red Tea from Celebration Herbals contains organically grown and prepared rooibos, to ensure the natural taste and active properties are enjoyed in every cup of tea. Rooibos, also known as Red tea, is a native of the mountainous regions of South Africa. Low in tannins and is caffeine-free, Rooibos, has high levels of antioxidants, even compared to green tea. Traditionally used to treat i...
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Rooibos Red Tea from Celebration Herbals contains organically grown and prepared rooibos, to ensure the natural taste and active properties are enjoyed in every cup of tea. Rooibos, also known as Red tea, is a native of the mountainous regions of South Africa. Low in tannins and is caffeine-free, Rooibos, has high levels of antioxidants, even compared to green tea. Traditionally used to treat i...
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Four O’Clock Organic Rooibos Chai is a naturally caffeine-free blend that brings together South African rooibos and aromatic Asian spices for a warm and comforting cup. Smooth and full-bodied with a gently spicy flavour, this organic tea is especially delicious with a splash of hot milk. The combination of earthy rooibos and traditional chai spices creates a rich and satisfying infusion to enjo...
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Four O’Clock Organic Classic Rooibos Herbal Tea is a naturally caffeine-free infusion sourced from a cooperative in South Africa. This smooth and comforting tea features warm woody notes with subtle hints of vanilla and a naturally sweet finish. Delicious on its own or with hot milk, it makes a soothing beverage to enjoy any time of day. Made with organic, non-GMO ingredients, it contains no ad...
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Four O’Clock Organic Rooibos Spicy Orange is a naturally caffeine-free blend inspired by the warm colours and flavours of the African savanna. Smooth South African rooibos is combined with bright orange, creamy vanilla, and warming notes of clove and cinnamon to create a vibrant citrus infusion with a gently spiced finish. Enjoy it hot for a comforting cup or served over ice for a refreshing tw...
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M21 Bourbon Street Vanilla Rooibos Tea is a smooth and comforting caffeine-free blend featuring naturally sweet rooibos layered with rich vanilla notes and a hint of exotic depth. Inspired by the warm flavours and lively spirit of Bourbon Street, this luxurious infusion delivers a creamy, fruity finish with every sip. Crafted using premium rooibos sourced from South Africa, the blend offers a n...
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M21 Crème Au Caramel Rooibos Tea is a rich and comforting caffeine-free blend inspired by the indulgent flavours of creamy caramel and sweet toffee. Naturally nutty rooibos is paired with apple, orange peel, and delicate floral notes to create a smooth dessert-style infusion with a warm and satisfying finish. Perfect for relaxing any time of day, this luxurious herbal tea delivers both sweetnes...
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M21 Nutcracker Rooibos Wellness Tea is a festive caffeine-free blend crafted to capture the warmth and comfort of the holiday season. Naturally sweet rooibos is combined with notes of marzipan and tart cranberry, while delicate osmanthus florals and nourishing moringa add depth and balance to every cup. Smooth, cozy, and beautifully aromatic, this luxurious herbal infusion is perfect for relaxi...
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Mate Factors Yerba Mate in Cinnamon Rooibos i is a premium 100% certified organic tea that uses unbleached tea bags. This blend is dried using a low heating process to protect the natural enzymes of yerba mate, which not only protects the integrity of the plant but enhances its natural flavour and keeps it from having a smokey flavour that many other yerba mate’s have. Cinnamon Rooibos is...
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Bring peace and harmony to your day with a little help from our favourite fungi. Caring Tea Rooibos Reishi Mushroom is blended for overall wellness with soothing reishi and cordyceps mushrooms. Rooibos rounds out this bountiful blend for a robust, earthy, tasty delight that’s perfect any time of the day. Mushroom species such as the Ganoderma species (reishi), grifola (shiitake), cordyceps and ...
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Numi infuses smooth rooibos tea with real cocoa husks and sweet vanilla to make this soothing beverage you can melt into. This Organic Chocolate Rooibos Tea has a deep, earthy vanilla taste, and is known for its calming effects. Honeybush, cocoa and vanilla round out this sweet, mellow brew. This organic rooibos tea by Numi comes from a single farm in the Cederberg region of South Africa. With ...
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Sweet and spicy, Organic Rooibos Chai Herbal Tea from Numi contains no caffeine, ideal for later in the day or those sensitive to caffeine. Numi infuses mellow rooibos with warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and cardamom for a sweet release. This sultry, caffeine-free chai is the perfect after-dinner treat. Also called “red tea,” rooibos has a deep, earthy vanilla taste, and is known...
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Enjoy a tea that’s rich and earthy with soft apple notes and also caffeine-free. Also called "Red Tea," rooibos is an herb indigenous to the Cederberg region of South Africa. Known for its calming effects, rooibos has a deep, earthy vanilla taste. From its beginnings in 1999, Numi has worked with the same small-scale, organic rooibos farm in the Cederberg region of South Africa. Numi Foundation...
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Rooibos is a tea most people are familiar with. It’s long been used for its polyphenol compounds to help support relaxation and stress. Organic Connections rooibos is cut and sifted to make a premium tea that you can sip alone or paired with other herbs such as ashwagandha, cinnamon, ginger or cloves. Organic Connections follows best farming practices so you they can provide certified organic b...
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Stash Tea's Spice Dragon Red Chai is a uniquely sweet and spicy chai. The delightful bold blend of sweet chai spices mixed with South African rooibos, Spice Dragon Red Chai Tea surprises your taste buds with both the smell and flavour of this tea. Stash Tea sources only the best ingredients from around the world and makes every tea bag from sustainable, unbleached natural fiber and GMO-free cot...
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ORGANIC, FAIR-TRADE TEA FROM NU-TEA COMPANY Tega Organic Teas Earl Grey Rooibos Premium Herbal Tea is caffeine-free, fair-trade and certified organic. Sustainably harvested in the Cederberg Mountains of South Africa, Tega Earl Grey Rooibos Tea is a blend of the traditional sun-fermented form of the Rooibos plant, known for its calming properties, and has been infused with the essence of Italian...
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Tega Tea Organic Masala Chai Rooibos is a naturally caffeine-free herbal tea that blends smooth rooibos with warming organic spices including ginger, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and black pepper. This rich and aromatic infusion delivers the classic flavour of masala chai in a soothing herbal format that can be enjoyed any time of day. Each box contains 20 individually wrapped sachets made with ...
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ORGANIC, FAIR-TRADE TEA FROM NU-TEA COMPANY Tega Organic Teas Rooibos Pure Green Premium Herbal Tea is caffeine-free, fair-trade and certified organic. Sustainably harvested in the Cederberg Mountains of South Africa, Tega Rooibos Pure Green Tea takes the traditional Rooibos plant; which is known for its calming properties, and is steamed right after being picked to stop the fermentation proce...
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ORGANIC TEA FROM NU-TEA COMPANY Tega Organic Teas Rooibos Pure Green Premium Herbal Tea is caffeine-free, and certified organic. Sustainably harvested in the Cederberg Mountains of South Africa, Tega Rooibos Pure Green Tea takes the traditional Rooibos plant; which is known for its calming properties, and is steamed right after being picked to stop the fermentation process. The Rooibos leaves...
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What is Rooibos Tea?
Rooibos tea, also called red tea or red bush tea, is an herbal tea that is completely unrelated to black and green teas. Indeed, unlike black tea, such as Assam, Darjeeling, Ceylon tea, and Green tea, Rooibos tea is a very flavourful, caffeine-free, alternative. Rooibos tea is also low in tannins, meaning it’s not at all astringent or bitter and won’t upset your stomach.
The tea comes from the needle-like leaves of a bush plant that’s a member of the legume family, Aspalathus linearis, that grows exclusively in the mountains near the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. The leaves are used for making either green - unfermented, or red – fermented rooibos teas.
This type of tea is extremely nutrient-dense, containing many vital minerals including calcium, fluoride, iron, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and alpha hydroxyl acid, as well as high levels of vitamin C. Rooibos tea is also rich in antioxidants and may contain up to 50% more antioxidants than green tea, so helps protect the body’s cells and tissues against free radical damage. Rooibos tea makes a potent natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory beverage, and consumed daily, can help promote bone health by increasing osteoblast activity (bone development), balancing blood sugar, and may even aid weight loss efforts.
Rooibos Tea - taste, texture, aroma
Fermented red rooibos tea has an earthy, nutty, yet slightly floral taste with natural sweetness, and notes of honey and vanilla. It’s an extremely smooth tea, but also robust enough that it can be paired with a range of added ingredients such as chocolate, spices, flowers, dried fruits, and other herbs. Unfermented green rooibos tea, on the other hand, has a much more delicate flavour, with a light pleasant earthy sweetness.
Brewing a Perfect Cup of Rooibos Tea
There is no singular recipe to prepare rooibos tea. It can be steeped for as short as a few minutes and as long as an hour, and no matter how long you steep it, it will never get bitter like black or green tea that’s been left to steep for too long. Steeping your rooibos for longer; however, will bring out interesting full-bodied, rich, woody notes.
People often add a little honey to their rooibos once brewed to accentuate the tea’s flavour. It can also be served with a little milk and sugar over ice for a delicious and refreshing caffeine-free alternative to espressos and lattes.
Active Compounds in Rooibos Tea
- Alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) – AHA’s are a group of natural acids found in foods. Rooibos tea is naturally rich in AHA, which is well-known for its anti-aging properties and is an important nutrient for healthy skin.
- Aspalathin – This is the main polyphenol in rooibos tea leaves and a powerful antioxidant; it has been associated with a diverse range of health-promoting properties. Green unfermented rooibos contains far more aspalathin than does fermented red rooibos since oxidation significantly reduced its concentration.
- Cinnamic acid – This is an organic compound found in rooibos tea that is in large part responsible for the tea's characteristic honey-like aroma and flavour. In fact, it is commonly used to flavour foods and drinks, as well as for its aroma in perfumes and cosmetics
- Luteolin – This is a bioflavonoid found in many herbs, fruits, and vegetables and is traditionally used in Chinese medicine thanks to its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as recognized as a natural allergy support. Though bioflavonoids are intrinsically bitter, the presence of luteolin in rooibos contributes primarily to the tea’s rich colour and very little to its flavour since the tea has little to no bitterness to it.
- Orientin – Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as flavonoid glycosides and has a sharp and bitter flavour, like that of darker herbal teas. Unlike other flavonoids, orientin doesn’t have as strong of pigmentation, but it does add a slight brown colour to rooibos tea.
- Quercetin – A powerful antioxidant that helps the body fight against free radical damage. Quercetin is yellow and has a bitter flavour that doesn't come across in rooibos tea.
- Rutin – Is a citrus bioflavonoid and has a sweet and flowery flavour. It also possesses powerful antioxidant properties, as well as helps the body produce collagen and use vitamin C, and thus, helps promote skin health.
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