rooibos tea
walk along our cupping tableRooibos tea is a South African shrub known as "red bush" having flat acuminate leaves and yellow flowers; leaves are aromatic when dried and used to make an herbal tea. Rooibos is not a true tea, but a herb. The brew made from the dried Rooibos leaves is therefore a herbal infusion (known as a tisane) rather than a tea, but is widely known as Rooibos tea. Rooibos has a distinctive color, flavour and aroma, which differentiates it from most other teas.
The flavor can be described as slightly sweet and fruity. The vibrant amber color of Rooibos comes from the natural color that develops during the post-harvest “fermentation” (oxidation) process, brought about by natural enzymes in the plant. Rooibos is a pure and natural product as it contains no colorants, additives or preservatives.
Our teas are being presented to you as they would be if you were walking along our cupping table, or tea tasting table. This shows a traditional cupping set, with the lidded, toothed cups used to steep the tea. The teeth and lid allow a pour into the tasting bowl while straining out the leaves.
Moving your mouse to the left and right will move the teas along the table. Pausing the mouse over a tea will pop a short description up, and clicking will take you to more information about each tea. All of these teas are also listed in the expanded menu on the left.
