The lemon invigorates the rooibos taste. Simply wonderful hot or iced and dressed with a slice of lemon.

Infusion: Reddish orange to full color (depends on brewing time and quantity used).

Unrefined gold …
… the most intense liqueur of nature, unique, vivid, concentrated.

Cup Characteristics: The lemon invigorates the rooibos taste. Simply wonderful hot or iced and dressed with a slice of lemon.

2oz. for $2.99 ~ 4oz. for $4.79 ~ 8oz. for $7.69

INFORMATION: Lemons. All refrigerators have them. Most of us don’t give them much thought.  Not so Nobel Prize winning Chilean poet Pablo Neruda.

In his poem “Ode to a Lemon”, he describes the juice of the fruit,
Unrefined gold …
… the most intense liqueur
of nature, unique, vivid, concentrated
We couldn’t have said it better ourselves. The juice of lemons is at once sour, piquant and as it was so eloquently put, intense. So what do you think we do when we encounter a fruit with a flavor profile as complex and powerful as that of the lemon? We blend it into a tea of course! These times we’ve taken the natural essence of sun kissed lemons and blend it with a pure South African Cederberg Rooibos. The result is a caffeine free delight. The cup presents lemons, exceptionally smooth Rooibos tones wonderfully offset by the tart citrus edge of the fruit. Were Pablo Neruda alive today there is no doubt he would have composed a poem about this tea. It may have gone something like this:
Wow, that’s yummy stuff.

One of the world’s most interesting Earl Grey blends.

Infusion: Reddish orange to full color (depends on brewing time and quantity used).

One of the world’s most interesting Earl Grey blends.

Cup Characteristics: For the herbal tea drinker who has everything. A delicious Earl Grey and Rooibos combination.

2oz. for $2.99 ~ 4oz. for $4.79 ~ 8oz. for $7.69

INFORMATION: Although Earl Grey is normally associated with England and good strong Ceylon and Chinese teas, this unique variety is closely tied to South Africa, in particular the town of Howick.  The reason for this is two fold. For one, the Rooibos that forms the base of this blend is grown near the town. The second is that the town is named after Earl Grey himself. In fact, History tells us that Henry George Grey, the 3rd Earl of Grey was also known as British Colonial Secretary Viscount Howick.  Howick lent his name to the new town as it was being formed near the Mgeni River in KwaZulu Natal back in the 1800’s. The town developed as European settlers moved to the country and began to populate the more remote corners of the territory.

Howick accommodated the needs of the droves of settlers and wagon-drivers that crossed the river as they went looking for farmland. The weary travelers would stop for refreshment, supplies and a well needed break from the trail.
It seems fitting that this tea share its name with a man whose name – or one of them at least - became synonymous with repose and refreshment. Interestingly it was Howick, the 3rd Earl of Grey who first conceived of the idea of allowing free trade between England and her colonies. Like all great Earl Grey teas, this tea is flavored with all natural Bergamot oil. Brew yourself a pot and note how well the citrus character engages with the mellow herbal character of the Rooibos. The taste is truly sublime. Long live the Viscount! I mean Earl. I mean 3rd Earl of Grey! One of the world’s most interesting Earl Grey blends.

Ingredients: Rooibos, Hibiscus, Almond, Apple, Rosehip, Cinnamon, Natural flavors.

Infusion: Reddish orange to full color (depends on brewing time and quantity used)

Like all Rooibos blends, Le Marché Spice is caffeine free and can be enjoyed at any time of day.

Cup Characteristics: Excellent synergy between Rooibos and spicy hot cinnamon. Makes a delicious latte.

2oz. for $2.99 ~ 4oz. for $4.79 ~ 8oz. for $7.69

INFORMATION: Like the spicy heat of cinnamon? People have been enjoying it throughout the world for millennia. Interestingly however, the spice was originally appreciated more for its sweet scent than its flavor. Biblical references to cinnamon indicate that it was used as an ingredient in the preparation of the anointing oils favored by Moses. In ancient Rome, mourners used cinnamon to mask the smell of funeral pyres – in fact in 65 AD Emperor Nero burned a year’s supply on the pyre of his wife Poppaea. By the Middle Ages Europeans had come to appreciate the way it tasted and cinnamon found its place on the tabletops of wealthier households throughout the continent. Suffice it to say, the history of cinnamon has many chapters.

We’ve decided to write the next chapter in the history of the spice by creating Le Marché Spice Rooibos. Starting with a top quality Cederberg Rooibos, we’ve blended in some spicy cinnamon for a mouth tingling zip. Next, we’ve balanced out the wonderful cinnamon notes by adding of hibiscus, almond for a slightly bitter note, apple for added body and subtle hints of rosehip. Like all Rooibos blends, Le Marché Spice is caffeine free and can be enjoyed at any time of day. Try it steaming hot or poured over ice for a summer treat. We’re sure you’ll appreciate the flavor of this one as much as we do. Taste the history - enjoy!

A Rooibos Gem - Sweet without Sugar, Hot or Cold.

Infusion: Reddish orange to full color (depends on brewing time and quantity used).

A Rooibos Gem - Sweet without Sugar, Hot or Cold.

Cup Characteristics: Fruity with sweet notes, a secret flavoring gives this Rooibos a sweet amaretto like taste.

2oz. for $2.99 ~ 4oz. for $4.79 ~ 8oz. for $7.69

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 secret blend of flavors which gives this Rainbow Rooibos a sweet almost amaretto candy like character - terrific served hot and sensational served iced!

Fruity with sweet notes, vanilla flavoring gives this Rooibos a wonderful exotic vanilla n’ jazz taste

Infusion: Reddish orange to full color (depends on brewing time and quantity used).

Vanilla flavoring gives this Bourbon Street Vanilla Rooibos a wonderful vanilla n’ jazz character.

Cup Characteristics: Fruity with sweet notes, vanilla flavoring gives this Rooibos a wonderful exotic vanilla n’ jazz taste .

2oz. for $2.99 ~ 4oz. for $4.79 ~ 8oz. for $7.69

INFORMATION: The story of Rooibos starts around the turn of the century in South Africa’s beautiful Cederberg 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.  Vanilla flavoring gives this Bourbon Street Vanilla Rooibos a wonderful vanilla n’ jazz character - terrific served hot and sensational served iced - try it as a rooibos latte for super taste, (and if you listen carefully you will hear the riverboat steam whistles and wailing of a saxophone along the Mississippi).

It is a fresh orange flavoring which gives this Florida Orange Rooibos a fresh and lively character.

Infusion: Reddish orange to full color (depends on brewing time and quantity used).

Terrific served hot and sensational served iced!

Cup Characteristics: Fruity with sweet notes, orange flavoring gives this Rooibos a wonderful South Florida fresh taste .

2oz. for $2.99 ~ 4oz. for $4.79 ~ 8oz. for $7.69

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. It is a fresh orange flavoring which gives this Florida Orange Rooibos a fresh and lively character - terrific served hot and sensational served iced!

This amazing blend of Rooibos and fresh strawberries was inspired by a visit to the pick-your-own berry farm outside of Capetown in South Africa.

Infusion: Reddish orange to full color (depends on brewing time and quantity used).

Rooibos and strawberry create a harmonious match that will truly delight your tastebuds – and, it’s caffeine free!

Cup Characteristics: Outstanding strawberry flavor. Memories of sweet succulent spring strawberries abound. Perfect
harmony between Rooibos and strawberry.
 

2oz. for $2.99 ~ 4oz. for $4.79 ~ 8oz. for $7.69

INFORMATION: This amazing blend of Rooibos and fresh strawberries was inspired by a visit to the pick-your-own berry farm outside of Capetown in South Africa. Although the country is usually associated with vineyards and grapes, South Africa actually has
numerous pick-your-own farms scattered throughout the countryside. On this particular visit a few years ago, our The Taster decided that he had to have strawberries, and he had to have them right then and there, (Tea Masters can be an eccentric bunch). His host drove him to the Polkadraai Farm Stall, known locally for its amazing crop of strawberries, known as aarbei in Afrikaans. After a day toiling in the hot South African sun, he naturally asked for something to cool him down. You can imagine his surprise when instead of something cool, like lemonade, he was handed a steaming cup of Cederberg district Rooibos tea. His host informed him that the hot drink would raise his internal temperature which would in turn lower his external temperature and make him feel quite comfortable.

The Master Taster discovered that the technique worked!  He also discovered that the mellow flavor of the Rooibos went particularly well with the bushel of strawberries they had collected. Soon the gears started to turn and moments later he knew he had stumbled upon a wonderful idea for a new tea – Strawberry Tingle Rooibos. Brew yourself a pot and discover what he discovered that day at the farm – Rooibos and strawberry create a harmonious match that will truly delight your tastebuds – and, it’s caffeine free! Gesondheid! Amandla! (The two ways to say cheers in South Africa!) Enjoy.

ORGANIC ROOIBOS from Capetown in South Africa.

Infusion: Reddish orange to full color (depends on brewing time and quantity used).

CERTIFYING BODY: LACON Gmbh -West Germany
REFERENCE NUMBER: D-HH-3-00436-BCD
DATE OF CERTIFICATE: December 30, 2005

Cup Characteristics: Fruity with sweet notes.
 

2oz. for $2.99 ~ 4oz. for $4.79 ~ 8oz. for $7.69

INFORMATION: The story of Rooibos starts around the turn of the last 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 in February and March and 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.

Rooibos Tea Nutritional Information

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 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 3-7 minutes. Pour into your cup; add milk and sugar to taste.

Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6 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.

Did you know.......?

Rooibos Tea brews up wonderfully in a coffee maker!

Its a great way to brew large amounts....for Iced Rooibos use 1 teaspoon per cup & then dilute with water to desired strength!