Net Wt. 95 g
Grown only in the Cederberg mountains in the semi-desert Western Cape of South Africa, Rooibos – Afrikaans for ‘red bush’ – is naturally green but gets its deep red colour and rich flavour from fermentation similar to that of black tea. From the organic Wiedouw estate near Vanrhynsdorp, these thin needle-like leaves offer a unique taste experience: an inviting vanilla aroma, woody flavours and a sweet, mild, fruity taste.
Although in 1772 botanist Carl Thunberg was the first Westerner to mention this wild shrub, the indigenous Khoisan were well aware of Rooibos’ remarkable health benefits and had been brewing it for centuries. The Cape’s early Dutch settlers adopted Rooibos instead of expensive black tea from Europe. In 1904 Russian immigrant Benjamin Ginsberg, recognising its potential, became the first to trade it from the Bushmen and pioneered its cultivation. More recently, Rooibos has become famous for being the favourite drink of Precious Ramotswe of ‘The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency’ novels.
A 95 gram pack of Rooibos Wiedouw will produce 95 cups of tea, using 3 grams of tea per cup. The tea can be infused three times.
Infuse one rounded teaspoon per cup for 5 mins in water just reaching the boil (95-98°C). Delicious black or with milk or lemon – add sugar, honey or cinnamon to taste. Enjoy hot or iced throughout the day.
