Country of Origin: South Africa Grade: Top
Grade Organic
Altitude: 1500-2500
feet Manufacture Type:
Unfermented
Information: Enter Organic Green Rooibos.
Although normal Rooibos cultivation uses pesticides very sparingly to begin
with, and fungicides never at all, the growing demand for organic produce saw
the planting of Organic Rooibos patches overseen by 3rd party certification
authorities. Following this came the development of green, unfermented Organic
Rooibos. (Like all Rooibos teas, organic green Rooibos is naturally caffeine
free.) The leaves were harvested, bruised and immediately fired, foregoing the
traditional fermentation process. A hit was born! Green Rooibos is delightfully
aromatic and more delicate than a traditional Rooibos. The cup is light in
appearance but displays a hearty herbal flavor with grassy overtones
reminiscent of a quality Sencha.
Hot tea brewing method: 1 teaspoon of Rooibos for each
cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the pot, cover and let steep
for 3-7 minutes. Pour into your cup; add milk and sugar to taste. Or, if you
prefer, consume this one straight up.
Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place
6 teaspoons of Rooibos into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups
of freshly boiled water over the Rooibos. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a
serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the Rooibos into the serving pitcher
straining the leaves. Add ice and top-up with cold water. Garnish and sweeten
to taste.