The story of Rooibos starts around the turn of the century in South Africa’s beautiful Cedarberg region. It was the locals of the area who first discovered that the fine needle like leaves of the wild “Aspalathus Linearis” plant made a tasty aromatic tea. It was they who first harvested the plants, chopped them with axes and bruised them with hammers leaving them to ferment before drying in the sun. Rooibos is a herb that contains no caffeine. Those that consume Rooibos have claimed that it has a soothing effect on headaches, disturbed sleeping patterns and digestive problems.
Rooibos seeds are planted during February and March. They are tended for 18 months after which they are harvested. Cut Rooibos is bound and milled to a uniform length then bruised between rollers to trigger the fermentation process, which results in the characteristic flavor and sweet aroma.
200 ml (about 7 ounces) of brewed Rooibos contains the following nutrients:
Iron (Fe) 0.07 mg
Potassium (K) 7.12 mg
Calcium (Ca) 1.09 mg
Copper (Cu) 0.07 mg
Zinc (Zn) 0.04 mg
Magnesium (Mg) 1.57 mg
Fluoride (F) 0.22 mg
Manganese (Mn) 0.04 mg
With a distinct flavor and sweet aroma, rooibos is a caffeine-free herbal tea. To create this notable flavor, an Aspalathus Linearis plant is cut, bruised, and fermented. Rooibos, aside from a unique flavor, has several benefits. A brew, for example, is said to have soothing and soporific properties and to assist with digestion problems. Additionally, the tea blend contains several nutrients: potassium, calcium, copper, zinc, magnesium, manganese, and fluoride.
Find a high-quality blend of rooibos loose leaf tea from our selection. Standard and fruit-infused varieties are available. All options are ideal brewed on their own or mixed with steamed milk for a rooibos latte. Choose from rooisbos with several fruit or vanilla infusions.
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