Organic
Green Rooibos

Super Premium 97 P.

SKU
5225-bio
Premium, unfermented & fine-cut green rooibos tea. Highly aromatic and certified organic. Authentic tea from the famous Cederberg mountains in South Africa's Western Cape. Caffeine free. 250g
 
Character Wheat-like sweetness, floury, notes of fresh green oats
Origin Renowned rooibos producer with decades of experience
Terroir Cederberg mountains, South Africa
Harvest Summer, April
Caffeine Content Caffeine-free
Cultivar 100% rooibos (Aspalathus linearis)
Elevation 300-600m
Processing Method Harvested, cut, sun dried, sorted, packaged
Organic Cert. EU certified organic
Grade 97/100 p. (green rooibos category); Super Premium
€6.90
250g

Delivery : 1–3 business days

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SKU
5225-bio
€27.60 / 1kg
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Tea Farm

Our tea farmer is a renowned rooibos producer and has been certified organic for several years. The tea is grown in its native terroir; the pristine nature of the Cederberg Mountains, a location that offers optimal growing conditions for the plant.

Known for its unusual cliff formations, the Cederberg Mountains are home to the indigenous San people and constitute the original growing region for rooibos, which is why they are the global hub of rooibos cultivation. The region is named for the rare cedar trees that grow there, and is famous for its breathtakingly beautiful cliffs as well as prehistoric rock paintings of the San people, who were the first drinkers of rooibos tea and are the inventors of the standardised processing methods used to this day.

The relatively large volume of precipitation that the region receives in the winter is stored in the limestone soil and supplies the rooibos plants with sufficient hydration during the hot summer days, which can reach up to 48°C. In the months of spring, the otherwise austere landscape bursts into a dense sea of wild flowers, which attracts tourists from all over the world.

Character

Character

Refreshing sweetness paired with green notes of freshly cut oats, and a fine wheat aroma. A balanced tea that goes down smoothly. Rooibos is ideal as a thirst-quencher or as an iced tea on hot days.

Leaf

Gently dried rooibos

Cup

Bright, deep orange

Rooibos

The rooibos plant belongs to the family of legumes and is endemic to the mountain ranges in the South Africa province of the Western Cape. To produce green rooibos tea, the plant's branches are cut close to the ground and picked. After harvest, the plants are mechanically cut, rolled, and sun-dried to halt oxidation. The green rooibos is then sorted out, steamed, and dried.

Laboratory Tests

We go to great lengths to identify the finest organic tea farms across the world’s most celebrated terroirs. All our teas are sourced directly from the farmer and, with a few exceptions, are certified organic or come from pesticide-free farms. Each batch of tea for every harvest is tested for pesticides and other pollutants in an independent German lab to ensure they meet our strict quality standards as well as HACCP food safety requirements.

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Cultivation & Processing

To encourage healthy, even growth, the rooibos plants are sprouted in small seedbeds during South Africa's late summer from February to March. For this process, the seeds are mechanically treated to increase the germination rate.

The following autumn, the young plants are relocated to fields in the Cederberg mountains and allowed to grow for 18 months until the first harvest. The bushes are trimmed at about 40cm above ground to encourage continued growth, allowing for up to 4 further harvests. After harvest, the plants are mechanically cut, rolled, and soaked, in order to begin fermentation. During fermentation, the rooibos gains its famed reddish brown colour. Flavonoids and sweet aromas become present during this process. The fermented rooibos is then sun-dried in order to interrupt the on-going fermentation process. In the last stages, the tea is sorted and steamed, then dried again.

Single Origin

This tea is 100% from Cape Agulhas. Sourced directly from the tea farmer.

Organic Certification

Preparation

Brewing Guide

1.) For a complex aroma: 1 tsp tea per cup (80-85°C) water. Steep for 5 minutes.

2.) For a strong tea: 1 tsp tea per cup boiling water. Steep for 5-10 minutes.

3.) For cold brew: 2 heaped tsp per cup added to a cold brew pot or flask. Pour over cold water and allow to steep for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Packaging

High quality, airtight, resealable standing zipper pouch to preserve flavour and protect against oxidation and contamination.

Recommended Teapot

The ideal teapot for rooibos is a large glass teapot with a strainer, and a teapot warmer.

Recommended Storage

Ideally store in an airtight, double-coated metal tin

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