A naturally caffeine-free herbal infusion brewed from the needle-like leaves of the Cederberg mountain fynbos plant, yielding a warm amber liquid with honey and vanilla notes.
Instructions
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Bring fresh water to a full, rolling boil.
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Place rooibos leaves or teabags in a warmed teapot.
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Pour boiling water over the leaves. Cover the pot.
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Steep for 5-7 minutes for full flavor development — rooibos never becomes bitter, so longer steeping is fine.
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Strain into cups. Serve black, or with honey and a splash of milk.
Did You Know?
Rooibos grows only in the Cederberg mountains of South Africa — every attempt to cultivate it elsewhere in the world has failed, making it a truly unique South African product.
The Story Behind Rooibos Tea
The Khoisan people of the Cederberg mountains harvested wild rooibos for centuries. Russian-born botanist Benjamin Ginsberg commercialized rooibos in 1904, recognizing its potential as a tea alternative. South Africa successfully defended rooibos as a geographic indication in 2021, protecting it from international imitation.
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