• Use 1 tsp per 6 oz cup, heat water to 208° steep for 5 minutes.

Rooibos (pronounced “ROY-bos”, Afrikaans for “redbush”) is grown in a small region of the Western Cape province. Generally, the leaves are oxidized which produces the distinctive reddish-brown color of Rooibos and enhances the flavor. The flavor is often described as naturally sweet and slightly nutty. Rooibos has become more popular in the Western countries particularly among health-conscious consumers due to the high level of antioxidants, lack of caffeine and low tannin levels compared to fully oxidized black tea or an unoxidized green tea.