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| sample | $2 |  |
| makes 10 cups | ||
| 4oz TIN | $6 | |
| 12¢ per cup | ||
| 8oz TIN | $10 | |
| 10¢ per cup | ||
| 16oz BAG | $15 | |
| 8¢ per cup | ||
Rooibos
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Description
Rooibos, colloquially known as Red Tea, is an herbal plant that grows in South Africa. Rooibos is a flavorful, caffeine-free alternative to tea for those seeking to eliminate caffeine intake. Ours is a top-grade, organic African tea.
Story
Rooibos plant grows only near the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. It was first noted by botanist Carl Humberg in 1772. A century later, Benjamin Ginsberg, a Russian immigrant, realized its marketing potential, and in 1904 began offering it as an herbal substitute to tea. The difficulty of shipping tea during the Second World War had boosted demand for Rooibos, which began to be referred to as Red Bush Tea, or simply Red Tea. In Japan, Rooibos is believed to aid longevity, and is known as Long Life Tea.
"Rooibos is definitely an aquired taste. I do think it was interesting and am starting to really enjoy it. Most of the time I to mixed it with Citron Green. I'm going to try the Rooibos Earl Grey next. "
"It has a sort of earthy, not-quite-bitter flavor I'm not a huge fan of, but it was fair."
"This is the first time I have ever tried real rooibos, and I am passionately in love. It is warm, rich, and hearty--it almost tastes as if it's got protein in it. :) It almost reminds me of Suntory whiskey; not that it tastes of alcohol, but rather that unique, full, sweet, brightness. Really, really excellent; my search for a low-caffeine alternative has ended; now to try all the variants I can find!"
"One of my absolute favorites,....simple - and delicious hot or iced."
"I really think this is the best rooibos that I have had. This is also good cold."
"I love this tea at night when I don't want anything with caffeine. It apparently helps with sinus trouble, so I also drink it it my sinuses are acting up. It goes very well mixed with Chamomile."
