{"id":9920,"date":"2019-04-11T14:48:45","date_gmt":"2019-04-11T18:48:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/?p=9920"},"modified":"2023-09-26T15:16:34","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T19:16:34","slug":"tea-101-what-is-rooibos-tea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/tea-101-what-is-rooibos-tea\/","title":{"rendered":"Tea 101: What is rooibos tea?"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time:<\/b> <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n

Smooth, lightly sweet and caffeine-free, rooibos<\/a><\/u> (pronounced ROY-bos) is Afrikaans for \u201cred bush\u201d \u2013 a South African miracle plant with tons of benefits. It\u2019s especially popular with health-conscious sippers because it\u2019s rich in antioxidants and electrolytes, plus it\u2019s naturally super hydrating, making it an excellent option for sipping as a refreshing iced tea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditionally brewed as a medicinal herb\nby indigenous peoples in Southern Africa, rooibos tea was adopted as a black\ntea alternative in the 18th century by early Dutch settlers and traders,\neventually gaining global popularity. It was even steeped as a caffeine-free\nalternative to Camellia sinensis<\/em> during Second World War tea shortages.\nToday, red and green rooibos are widely enjoyed around the world. And it\u2019s no\nwonder \u2013 it\u2019s one of the most approachable teas on the planet thanks to its\nhealth benefits and natural sweetness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what makes rooibos so easy to love?\nIt\u2019s delicious, it contains zero caffeine, and it\u2019s super easy to steep \u2013\nperfect for people of all ages, whether you\u2019re new to tea or a well-seasoned\npro. And we haven\u2019t even gotten started on its rep as a wellness drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover\nthe benefits of rooibos tea<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rooibos is packed with tons of feel-good\nbenefits your bod will thank you for. It\u2019s known to be super hydrating, high in\nantioxidants and rich electrolytes. We love sipping it iced during a workout\nsesh because of its thirstquenching properties and to help replenish lost\nminerals and fluids \u2013 kind of like an all-natural sports drink. Plus some say\nrooibos gives their complexion a healthy glow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How much\ncaffeine is in rooibos tea<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like herbal tea, rooibos contains zero\ncaffeine, so you can sip it all day long without fear of getting that caffeine\nbuzz. Kickstart your day by adding a fresh slice of lemon to your mug of\nOrganic Rooibos for a little zing, then switch to a refreshing Organic The Glow\niced tea in the afternoon \u2013 the perfect way to rehydrate after a jog or workout\nsesh. Craving a little bedtime comfort? Whip up a caffeine-free rooibos latte\nwith Organic Cinnamon Rooibos Chai for a soothing nightcap that won\u2019t keep you\nup at night. Great for kids and adults alike!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does\nrooibos tea taste like?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you love a smooth-drinking tea without\nthe bitter taste of tannins, then you\u2019re in for a treat. Rooibos tastes\nnaturally sweet, with a deliciously clean mineral finish. There are two types\nof rooibos: red and green. Red rooibos is oxidized (the process of darkening\ntea leaves by exposing them to air) and then dried under the sun, so it\u2019s\nricher with sweet notes of raw honey with fresh herbs. Green rooibos, on the\nother hand, is withered and steamed to prevent oxidation. The result? A light,\nfresh and mildly sweet brew, with a grassy aroma similar to sencha and other\nsteamed green teas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We love using rooibos tea in our blends<\/a><\/u> because it has a sweetness that\u2019s light and not too overpowering \u2013 making it a great base for both fun and fruity and sweet or spicy blends. Plus it\u2019s delicious no matter how you drink it \u2013 hot, iced, with lemon or a splash of milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore our wide selection of pure rooibos\nteas, dessert-inspired infusions, fruity iced teas and exciting new rooibos\nblends to find the one you like the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find the\nrooibos tea that\u2019s right for you<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

TRADITIONAL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organic Rooibos<\/strong><\/a><\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who can resist the rich, sweet taste of\nthis red, smooth-drinking South African tea? Try it straight up or with a\nsplash of milk and sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPICY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organic Cinnamon Rooibos Chai<\/strong><\/a><\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cinnamon is so much more than just the\ntastiest spice around. It has a clean and refreshing taste your breath will\nthank you for. Try it with frothed milk for the ultimate caffeine-free chai\nlatte.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organic Super Ginger<\/strong><\/a><\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ginger makes you feel so great, it\u2019s like\nan everyday superhero. At least, that\u2019s how we feel after one cup of this\nsuper-spicy blend of ginger, green rooibos and peppercorns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coco Chai Rooibos<\/strong><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re into spice-based chais, this\nexotic blend is for you. With cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and coconut, it’s the\nkind of thing you get addicted to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SWEET<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cotton Candy<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This bestselling dessert tea combines nut\nbrittle, candied mango and cotton candy sprinkles with a smooth base of green\nrooibos. The result? All the fun and flavour of fairy floss, at next to no\ncalories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alpine Punch<\/strong><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With apple, cinnamon, ginger and the heady\nscent of almonds, this rooibos blend is warm, comforting and totally decadent.\nTry it with a splash of brandy for a warming treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raspberry Cream Pie<\/a><\/strong> <\/a><\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Berries and cream are a match made in\nheaven. And this irresistibly sweet and creamy combo of rooibos, white\nchocolate and raspberries is pure bliss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FLORAL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Glow<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This light, floral elixir is a beautiful\ncaffeine-free infusion. With rooibos, herbs, rose petals and marigold, just\nsteeping it is a beauty ritual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to\nsteep rooibos tea perfectly<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The beauty about rooibos tea is that it\u2019s\nsuper easy to steep \u2013 perfect for beginners or easily distracted tea drinkers.\nHere\u2019s the deal: You can steep rooibos for as short or as long as you like\nwithout fear of getting that bitter taste you might associate with a green or\nblack tea. We recommend steeping 1-2 Perfect Spoons of your fave rooibos loose\nleaf for 4-5 minutes in hot 95\u00b0C\/200\u00b0F water to help the tea leaves release all\nof their amazing flavours and aromas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since rooibos leaves are finely cut, it\u2019s important to steep them using a fine mesh tea infuser like this one<\/u><\/a>. The stainless steel mesh is finely perforated so even the tiniest of tea leaves will stay out of your cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to\nmake a Rooibos Chai Latte<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Steep 2 Perfect Spoons of Organic Cinnamon\nRooibos Chai tea in 1 cup of boiling water for 4-5 min, then strain and discard\nloose leaf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stir in 1 oz of maple syrup and top with 1\ncup hot frothed milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shop all rooibos teas here<\/a><\/u>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Reading Time:<\/b> <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>Smooth, lightly sweet and caffeine-free, rooibos (pronounced ROY-bos) is Afrikaans for \u201cred bush\u201d \u2013 a South African miracle plant with tons of benefits. It\u2019s especially popular with health-conscious sippers because […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":14321,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[55,537],"tags":[77,450],"class_list":["post-9920","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-tea-101","tag-rooibos","tag-tea-101"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9920","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9920"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9920\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14322,"href":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9920\/revisions\/14322"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14321"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9920"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9920"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9920"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}