FERMENTED RED TEA: Rooibos is the only naturally fermented herbal tea that has a robust, earthy taste with notes of honey and vanilla. Its depth of body can be compared to black tea although it is sweeter and less astringent. Its fermented needles produce a deep red color giving it the name “The Red Tea”. Naturally caffeine free. ADD MILK TO ROOIBOS LIKE BLACK TEA: Rooibos is unique among herbal teas because it has a full body that combines well with milk. Most people can’t distinguish between rooibos with milk and black tea with milk. If you like milk in your tea, drink Rooibos the red tea. ORGANICALLY GROWN BY FAMILY FARMERS: Our certified organic rooibos is sustainably grown on small farms in South Africa. Rooibos only grows in the Cedarberg region of the Western Cape region where it is part of the “Fynbos”, which is the world’s smallest and most diverse floral kingdom. SUPER ANTIOXIDANT HEALTH BENEFITS: Containing the unique antioxidant, Aspalathin, rooibos has many health benefits from its diverse free radical-fighting polyphenols that studies show contribute to heart health and good gut health among other benefits. It is also low in both tannins and oxalic acid. 100% GUARANTEE: With over 40 years of experience sourcing premier botanicals, Worldwide Botanicals develops and works in partnership with suppliers to import the highest quality products. We're dedicated to rainforest preservation, organic agriculture and optimal health. Your satisfaction guaranteed.

S. Africa’s unique caffeine-free tea, rooibos, produces a deep red liquid with a full body that has made it popular all over the world. Called “the red tea”, rooibos is often compared to black tea because it combines well with milk and thus can replace black tea for a caffeine-free tea. Rooibos is slightly sweet with notes of honey and vanilla. Unlike black tea, it isn’t astringent because it is low in both tannins and oxalic acid. 

The rooibos shrub grows only in the mountainous Cedarberg region of the western S. African Cape. It is a native member of the “fynbos” biome, part of the Cape Floral Kingdom, the smallest but most biodiverse of the world’s 6 floral kingdoms. A leguminous bush similar to broom, Rooibos has fine needles that naturally start to ferment when oxidized during harvesting, turning from a green to a deep red color. 

Containing the unique antioxidant, Aspalathin, rooibos has many health benefits from its diverse free radical-fighting polyphenols that studies show contribute to heart health and good gut health among other benefits. This extraordinary herb, with its very long taproot that draws up water and minerals from deep in the earth, has the ability to survive severe weather conditions. As a result, its leaves are full of beneficial nutrients that help protect our bodies. 

 

Suggested Uses: 

A flavoring liquid in baked goods to replace water or milk 

A chilled liquid base for mocktails 

Iced fruit lollipops or sorbet 

A smoothie base