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SUNSHINE LEMON ROOIBOS (HERBAL TEA - Rooibos means RED BUSH in Afrikaans)
| Country of Origin: |
South Africa |
| Region: |
Cedarberg |
| Shipping Port: |
Cape Town |
| Grade: |
Grade #1 |
| Altitude: |
1500-2500 feet above sea level |
| Manufacture Type: |
Fermentation turns the leaves from green to
deep red and gives a slightly sweet note. |
| Cup Characteristics: |
Fruity with sweet notes, Lemon flavoring
gives this Rooibos a wonderful fresh taste |
| Infusion: |
Reddish orange to full color (depends
on brewing time and quantity used) |
| Ingredients: |
Rooibos |
Calendula petals |
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Lemon grass |
Natural flavors |
Information:
The story of Rooibos starts around the turn of the century in
South Africa’s beautiful Cedarberg region. It was the locals
of the area who first discovered that the fine needle like leaves of
the wild “Aspalathus Linearis” plant made a tasty aromatic
tea. It was they who first harvested the plants, chopped them
with axes and bruised them with hammers leaving them to ferment
before drying in the sun. Rooibos is a herb that contains no
caffeine. Those that consume Rooibos have claimed that it has
a soothing effect on headaches, disturbed sleeping patterns and
digestive problems.
Rooibos seeds are planted during February and March. They are
tended for 18 months after which they are harvested. Cut Rooibos is
bound and milled to a uniform length then bruised between rollers to
trigger the fermentation process, which results in the
characteristic flavor and sweet aroma. We then add a sparkling-like
lemon flavoring which gives this Sunshine Lemon Rooibos a fresh and
lively character - terrific served hot and sensational served iced!
200 ml (about 7 ounces) of brewed Rooibos contains the following
nutrients:
| Nutrient |
Function in the Body |
per 200 ml |
| Iron (Fe) |
Essential for transport of oxygen in the
blood |
0.07 mg |
| Potassium (K) |
Assists certain metabolic functions |
7.12 mg |
| Calcium (Ca) |
Necessary for strong teeth and
bones |
1.09 mg |
| Copper (Cu) |
Assists certain metabolic
processes |
0.07 mg |
| Zinc (Zn) |
Necessary for normal growth and development
of healthy skin |
0.04 mg |
| Magnesium (Mg) |
Assists a healthy nervous system and other
metabolic processes |
1.57 mg |
| Fluoride (F) |
Necessary for strong teeth and bones
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0.22 mg |
| Manganese (Mn) |
Assists metabolic processes and bone growth
and development |
0.04 mg |
| Sodium (Na) |
Necessary for fluid and acid-base balance |
6.16 mg |
Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold
water to a rolling boil. Place 1 teaspoon of Rooibos for each cup
into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the pot, cover and let
steep for 2-4 minutes. Pour into your cup, add milk and sugar to
taste.
Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart):
Place 5 teaspoons of Rooibos into a teapot or heat resistant
pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the Rooibos.
Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water.
Pour the Rooibos into the serving pitcher straining the leaves. Add
ice and top-up with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste.
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