Rainbow Rooibos is a blend of choice grade rooibos with a medley of fruit flavors and Amaretto. It is a caffeine free and is served both in hot and iced form. Since it is caffeien free, it is natural and can be ever consumed by pregnant women. It also contains a huge array of antioxidants, which help to protect the body in a number of ways. It also helps in preventing various types of cancers. One of the key health benefits of rooibos tea is that it contains several minerals that are vital to health.
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.
Country of Origin: South Africa
Region: Cederberg
Shipping Port: Cape Town
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: The flavor profile of this tea is a pot of gold. A terrific fruit medley with Amaretto notes.
Infusion: Reddish orange to full color (depends on brewing time and quantity used)