Country of Origin: South Africa
Grade:
Choice Grade #1
Altitude: 1500-2500 feet above sea level
Manufacture
Type: Fermentation turns
the leaves from green to deep red and gives a slightly sweet note.
Cup
Characteristics: Flavory
with a floral and fruity bouquet; perfumy lavender notes. Inspired by the ‘joie de vivre’ of France.
Infusion: Reddish orange to full color (depends on brewing time and quantity used)
Ingredients: Luxury
rooibos, Rosehip shells, Dried black currants, Rose leaves, Lavender, Raisins, Dried red currants, Rose petals, Dried Blueberries,
Natural flavors.
Information:
An old French saying has it that to spend an afternoon in Provence is to spend an afternoon in
heaven itself. The reason for this lies in its altitude above the Mediterranean, crisp clean air and lush foliage. Provence
literally teems with gardens, pastures and woodlands. A walk down one of its many country roads will have you stopping to
pick wild strawberries, herbs, spices and especially flowers. The abundance of both wild and cultivated flowers growing along
the roadside gives the very air of Provence the aroma of a natural perfumery. In a word, Provence is an intoxicating and tranquil
place. (Ok, that was 2 words, but it helps illustrate our next point!) That we decided to replicate the experience of a walk
in Provence by developing a tea that is at once heady, full of floral character and superbly mellow. We believe that this
blend of caffeine free Rooibos and fresh Lavender does just the trick. We also believe you will find it to have a certain
je ne sais quois that will inspire you to sit back, close your eyes and dream of an afternoon in the sunshine. Que les jours
en Provence sont belles!
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
3-7 minutes. Pour into your cup; add milk and sugar to taste.
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
