Sirocco Rooibos Tangerine (20 bags)

Sirocco Buy Rooibos Tangerine (20 bags)

Unmistakable, organically grown rooibos from the Cedar Mountains of South Africa - wholesome, fruity and caffeine-free. The subtle tangerine flavour contributes to the uniqueness of this blend.

The rugged beauty of the "Cederberg Mountain" region in the south-west of South Africa is the home of the rooibos plant - around 200 kilometres north of Cape Town, around the towns of Clanwilliam and Citrusdal. It is found exclusively in this area worldwide, so it is not surprising that it has become South Africa's national drink.

It is not known exactly how old the rooibos (Afrikaans rooi = red and bos = bush) is, but it was first described in 1772 by the botanist Carl Thunberg as a medicinal plant of the Khoisan.

In contrast to black or green tea, rooibos tea contains no caffeine and few tannins, which means that it does not have any effects such as a bitter taste or insomnia.

To give the rooibos a more exclusive flavour, we have blended it with a little hibiscus and tangerine, an Asian variety of the more familiar mandarin orange. The result is a great tea with a wonderful flavour that can also be enjoyed late at night.

Good to know...

Rooibos should be brewed at a water temperature of 95-98°C (leave the water to stand briefly in the kettle after boiling and wait until it stops boiling).

Preparation

leave to infuse for 6 - 8 minutes