Rainbow Redbush Ingredients: Rooibos, Thistle petals, Natural flavors, Calendula petals, Cornflower petals, Almond Extract.
Lemon Redbush Ingredients: Rooibos, Lemon grass, Calendula petals, Natural flavors.
Bourbon Street Vanilla Redbush: Rooibos, Almond flakes, Calendula petals, Natural flavors.
Redbush Spice Ingredients: Rooibos, Almond pieces, Hibiscus, Rosehip shells, Dried Apple, Natural flavors.
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(HERBAL TEA -Rooibos means RED BUSH in Afrikaans)
| Country of Origin: | South Africa |
| Region: | Cedarberg |
| Shipping Port: | Cape Town |
| Grade: | Grade #1 |
| Altitude: | 1500-2500 feet above sea level |
| Manufacture Type: | Red and gives a slightly sweet note. Fruity with sweet notes, vanilla flavoring gives this |
| Cup Characteristics: | Rooibos a wonderful exotic vanilla n’ jazz taste Reddish orange to full color (depends on brewing. |
| Infusion: | Reddish orange to full color (depends on brewing time and quantity used). |
| Ingredients: | Rooibos, Calendula, Almond flakes, Natural flavors |
Information:
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 hanuners leaving them to ferment
before drying in the sun. Rooibos is a an 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. We
then add a cinnamon spice flavoring which gives this Bourbon Street Vanilla
Rooibos a wonderful vanilla n’ jazz character - terrific served hot
and sensational served iced - try it as a Rooibos latte for super taste,
(and if you listen carefully you will hear the riverboat steam whistles
and wailing of a saxophone along the Mississippi).
200 ml (about 7 ounces) of brewed Rooibos contains the following nutrients: |
| Nutrient | Function in the Body | per 200 ml |
| Iron (Fe) | Essential for transport of oxygen in the blood | 0.07 mg |
| Potassium (K) | Assists certain metabolic functions | 7.12 mg |
| Calcium (Ca) | Necessary for strong teeth and bones | 1.09 mg |
| Copper (Cu) | Assists certain metabolic processes | 0.07 mg |
| Zinc (Zn) | Necessary for normal growth and development of healthy skin | 0.04 mg |
| Magnesium (Mg) | Assists a healthy nervous system and other metabolic processes | 1.57 mg |
| Fluoride (F) | Necessary for strong teeth and bones | 0.22 mg |
| Manganese (Mn) | Assists metabolic processes and bone growth and development | 0.04 mg |
| Sodium (Na) | Necessary for fluid and acid-base balance | 6.16 mg |
| Hot tea brewing method: |
Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 teaspoon
of Rooibos for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling Water into the
pot, cover and let steep for 2-4 minutes. Pour into your cup, add milk and
sugar to taste. |
| Iced tea brewing method: |
(to make 1 liter/quart): Place 5 teaspoons of Rooibos into
a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour I 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. |
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