Delightful Rooibos Tea from South Africa
The rooibos plant, scientifically known as Aspalathus linearis, is native to the Cederberg Mountains near Cape Town, South Africa, where it grows wild. Nowadays, rooibos growers have expanded to other regions in the country to meet the global demand for this unique tea.
Thriving in harsh conditions with acidic soil and extreme temperature fluctuations, the rooibos plant resembles a shrub with its long, thin, needle-like leaves. During early spring, it blooms with yellow flowers, each producing a legume containing a single seed. In the past, wild rooibos collectors relied on ant hills to retrieve the seeds, but today, farmers gather them by sifting the soil around the plant.
Buy organic Rooibos in classic tea bags
Rooibos is harvested and processed in a similar way to the tea plant. The leaves are hand-picked, sorted, cut, and fermented, resulting in the distinctive reddish color. The more oxidized, the redder, sweeter, and richer the flavour.
Check out our tea online shop and choose amongst different organic Rooibos Tea varieties. Our tea line Pearl offers Rooibos in classic tea bags, in a pack of 25. Explore the natural goodness of rooibos tea and savour its caffeine-free and flavourful characteristics.
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